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Dr. Matthew T Friedman , OD

Optometrist • Howell, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Matthew Friedman, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Howell, NJ. With approximately 3 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2023, Dr. Friedman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 53 KENT RD.

Dr. Friedman maintains professional affiliations with Optometric Physicians Of Middletown Pa, May And Hettler, O.D., Pllc 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

53 Kent Rd

Howell, NJ 077312452

Telephone 7325345622
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 John L. Costello Od Pa Facility NPI 1447478730

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2023

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Howell, NJ

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
3 Yrs -15.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.2 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
16 Specialists

Practicing in Howell, NJ (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
37.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Friedman (3 Years) 3 Yrs
Howell Specialty Average (18.2 Years) 18.2 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
42 33 $148.73 $93.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-03-24
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NJ 27OA00734800

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License VA 0618003283

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

May And Hettler, O.d., Pllc

6756 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 223066701

Phone: 7037681677

May And Hettler, O.d., Pllc

2253 C Old Bridge Rd, Woodbridge, VA 221923025

Phone: 7034948900

Optometric Physicians Of Middletown Pa

53 Kent Rd, Howell, NJ 077312452

Phone: 7325345622

Secondary Practice Locations

359 Brick Blvd

Brick, NJ 087236010

Phone: 7329201330

2204 Highway 35 Ste 9

Sea Girt, NJ 087502323

Phone: 7039710544

1021 Route 70

Manchester, NJ 087595804

Phone: 7326571400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Jamie Costello , OD

Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management

NPI 1164500112

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1518031798

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1750497657

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 24, 2025

Registered at 53 KENT RD, HOWELL, NJ 077312452 (Tel: 7325345622)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 24, 2025

Registered at 15933 CLAYTON RD STE 210, BALLWIN, MO 630112172 (Tel: 6362004393)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 24, 2025

Optometrist (License #0618003283 in VA)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 27, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 208869, DALLAS, TX 753208869 (Tel: 6362004393)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 27, 2023

Recorded as MATTHEW FRIEDMAN, OD

NPI Profile Active May 17, 2023

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location May 17, 2023

Registered at 6756 RICHMOND HWY, ALEXANDRIA, VA 223066701 (Tel: 7037681677)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 17, 2023

Registered at 1017 PALO OAKS DR, BURLESON, TX 760285062 (Tel: 8179759954)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 17, 2023

Recorded as MATTHEW FRIEDMAN

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 17, 2023

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 17, 2023

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1235820564
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 17, 2023
Last Update: March 24, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

15933 Clayton Rd Ste 210

Ballwin, MO 630112172

Phone: 6362004393

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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