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Active NPI 1265063556 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John Henry Friend , MD

Ophthalmology • Mobile, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Friend, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Mobile, AL. With approximately 6 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 2020, Dr. Friend delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2880 DAUPHIN ST.

Dr. Friend maintains professional affiliations with University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas, Premier Health Management Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2880 Dauphin St

Mobile, AL 366062457

Telephone 2514731900
Fax 2514708943
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2020

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Mobile, AL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
6 Yrs -21.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.6 Yrs
State Avg: 32.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
34 Specialists

Practicing in Mobile, AL (257 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
73.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Friend (6 Years) 6 Yrs
Mobile Specialty Average (27.6 Years) 27.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
17 16 $242.00 $64.37

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-01
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License AL 50985

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Premier Health Management Inc

2880 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 366062457

Phone: 2514731900

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

5303 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 753907208

Phone: 2145905601

Secondary Practice Locations

610 Providence Park Dr E Ste 101

Mobile, AL 366954618

Phone: 2516350919

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 01, 2025

Registered at 2880 DAUPHIN ST, MOBILE, AL 366062457 (Tel: 2514731900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 01, 2025

Recorded as JOHN FRIEND, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 01, 2025

Ophthalmology (License #50985 in AL)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 09, 2025

Registered at 2880 DAUPHIN ST, MOBILE, AL 366062457

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Updated Practice Location August 20, 2024

Registered at 5303 HARRY HINES BLVD, DALLAS, TX 753902819 (Tel: 2146452020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 20, 2024

Registered at 5323 HARRY HINES BLVD, DALLAS, TX 753907201

NPI Profile Active January 27, 2020

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 27, 2020

Registered at 2100 VENETIA RD, MOBILE, AL 366052819 (Tel: 2517671817)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 27, 2020

Registered at 2100 VENETIA RD, MOBILE, AL 366052819

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 27, 2020

Recorded as JOHN FRIEND

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 27, 2020

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 27, 2020

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265063556
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 27, 2020
Last Update: August 01, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

2880 Dauphin St

Mobile, AL 366062457

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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