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Active NPI 1114901733 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Friese , OD

Optometrist • Fairmont, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Friese, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Fairmont, MN. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 1991, Dr. Friese delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at PO BOX 800.

Dr. Friese is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, 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

Po Box 800

Fairmont, MN 560310800

Telephone 5072388555
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Fairmont, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
35 Yrs +11.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.5 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
10 Specialists

Practicing in Fairmont, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
68.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Friese (35 Years) 35 Yrs
Fairmont Specialty Average (23.5 Years) 23.5 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
825 33 $396.51 $5.91
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
574 569 $136.16 $75.60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
322 245 $126.00 $64.99
92134 Imaging of retina
223 187 $157.00 $24.90
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
218 215 $148.00 $21.43
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
217 184 $132.00 $27.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
143 121 $187.00 $96.17
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
102 102 $169.00 $93.58
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
33 28 $277.00 $142.12
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
23 23 $70.00 $7.70
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
23 19 $85.00 $34.84
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
11 11 $90.00 $20.59

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-09-17
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 2353

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MN 2353

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
114854 (MN)
Medicaid State Provider ID
441525600 (MN)
Medicaid State Provider ID
1160887 (IA)
Medicaid State Provider ID
573R3FR (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross
573R3FR (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Araz
675185 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Preferred One
MH9041028502 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medica
22-02567 (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont

800 Medical Ctr Dr, Fairmont, MN 560314575

Phone: 5072388555

Secondary Practice Locations

200 1st St Sw

Rochester, MN 559050001

Phone: 5072842511

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

28 Associated Practitioners
David Krusemark , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003891615

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Anne Sheppard , RD

Dietitian, Registered

NPI 1073597159

Registered Dietitian

NPI 1093799603

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Timothy Toso

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1114902624
NPI 1114904869

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1174500888

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

18 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 17, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 17, 2018

Registered at PO BOX 800, FAIRMONT, MN 560310800 (Tel: (507) 238-8555)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 17, 2018

Registered at 800 MEDICAL CENTER DR, PO BOX 800, FAIRMONT, MN 560314575 (Tel: (507) 238-8555)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 17, 2018

Recorded as ROBERT FRIESE, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 17, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #2353 in MN)

NPI Profile Active November 20, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 20, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 800, FAIRMONT, MN 560310800 (Tel: (507) 238-8555)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 20, 2017

Registered at 800 MEDICAL CENTER DR, PO BOX 800, FAIRMONT, MN 560314575 (Tel: (507) 238-8555)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 20, 2017

Recorded as ROBERT FRIESE, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 20, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #2353 in MN)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 20, 2017

Optometrist (License #2353 in MN)

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Updated Practice Location June 09, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 800, FAIRMONT, MN 560310800 (Tel: (507) 238-8555)

NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 800 MEDICAL CENTER DR, FAIRMONT, MN 560314575 (Tel: 5072388555)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 800 MEDICAL CENTER DR, PO BOX 800, FAIRMONT, MN 560314575 (Tel: 5072388555)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as ROBERT FRIESE, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Optometrist (License #2353 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 06, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1114901733
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 06, 2005
Last Update: July 21, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

800 Medical Center Dr, Po Box 800

Fairmont, MN 560314575

Phone: 5072388555

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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