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Active NPI 1750327177 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert S Friedman , MD

Ophthalmology • Sarasota, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Friedman, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Sarasota, FL. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1987, Dr. Friedman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2111 BEE RIDGE RD.

Dr. Friedman is affiliated with Eye Associates Of Manatee, Llp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, photography of the retina, new 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

2111 Bee Ridge Rd

Sarasota, FL 34239

Telephone 9419258888
Fax 9419248669
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Robert L. Kantor, Md,pa Facility NPI 1013935543

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Sarasota, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
39 Yrs +11.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.3 Yrs
State Avg: 28.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
30 Specialists

Practicing in Sarasota, FL (1686 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
3.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
59.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Friedman (39 Years) 39 Yrs
Sarasota Specialty Average (27.3 Years) 27.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
541 426 $260.00 $128.85
92250 Photography of the retina
309 308 $75.00 $36.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
307 307 $340.00 $168.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
285 216 $185.00 $91.32
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
264 264 $25.00 $10.79
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
263 238 $125.00 $61.94
J7351 Injection, bimatoprost, intracameral implant, 1 microgram
240 17 $300.00 $203.62
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
229 211 $60.00 $27.04
92134 Imaging of retina
220 199 $80.00 $39.10
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
216 210 $75.00 $35.58
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye
170 106 $95.00 $16.12
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
163 94 $1345.00 $499.99
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
142 116 $99.30 $40.48
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
109 79 $847.71 $334.45
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
65 62 $250.00 $122.67
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
50 39 $610.00 $243.86
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye
25 15 $1855.00 $606.30
66030 Injection of medication into eye
24 17 $440.00 $172.63
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope
18 18 $80.00 $38.38
66170 Creation of eye fluid drainage tract
14 14 $2695.00 $1077.36

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-22
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License FL ME0064752

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.

Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0009X

State License FL ME0064752

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
374777800 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eye Associates Of Manatee, Llp

6002 Pointe W Blvd, Bradenton, FL 342095531

Phone: 9417922020

Secondary Practice Locations

6002 Pointe West Blvd

Bradenton, FL 342095531

Phone: 9417922020

6807 State Road 70 E

Bradenton, FL 342039743

Phone: 9417922020

1550 E Venice Ave

Venice, FL 342921661

Phone: 9417922020

2203 61st St W

Bradenton, FL 342095528

Phone: 9417922020

1601 38th Ave N Unit 1

St Petersburg, FL 337131926

Phone: 9417922020

3894 Sun City Center Blvd Unit 1

Sun City Center, FL 335736806

Phone: 9417922020

7915 Us Highway 301 N Ste 101

Ellenton, FL 342223532

Phone: 9417922020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1104824051

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1336868991

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1376790022

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1548656960

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
📍
Updated Business Mailing Address April 22, 2026

Registered at PO BOX 11407, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352468575 (Tel: 8643591308)

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 22, 2026

Ophthalmology (License #ME0064752 in FL)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address June 17, 2024

Registered at PO BOX 162264, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 327162264 (Tel: 9417922020)

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 17, 2024

Ophthalmology (License #ME0064752 in FL)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address March 12, 2019

Registered at 6002 POINTE WEST BLVD, BRADENTON, FL 342095531 (Tel: 9417922020)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 2111 BEE RIDGE RD, SARASOTA, FL 34239 (Tel: 9419258888)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2111 BEE RIDGE RD, SARASOTA, FL 34239 (Tel: 9419258888)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as ROBERT FRIEDMAN, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #ME0064752 in FL)

🟢
Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 22, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1750327177
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 22, 2006
Last Update: April 22, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 11407

Birmingham, AL 352468575

Phone: 8643591308

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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