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Active NPI 1912759309 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Alexander Friedman , OD

Optometrist • Albany, OR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Friedman, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Albany, OR. With approximately 2 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2024, Dr. Friedman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2700 14TH AVE SE.

Dr. Friedman maintains professional affiliations with Darrell E Genstler Md Pc, Li And Liao Optometry Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2700 14th Ave Se

Albany, OR 973226956

Telephone 5419281667
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Mid-Valley Anesthesia Inc Facility NPI 1972572816

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern California College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2024

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Albany, OR

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
2 Yrs -15.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.1 Yrs
State Avg: 19.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
23 Specialists

Practicing in Albany, OR (975 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
61.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Friedman (2 Years) 2 Yrs
Albany Specialty Average (17.1 Years) 17.1 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
93 93 $304.00 $121.36
92134 Imaging of retina
33 32 $108.00 $39.12
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
32 32 $365.00 $144.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
17 16 $214.00 $87.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
12 12 $108.00 $35.16

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-06
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 36099

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 OR ATI4720

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Li And Liao Optometry Pc

9820 Brimhall Rd, Bakersfield, CA 933122787

Phone: 6612133000

Darrell E Genstler Md Pc

2700 14th Ave Se, Albany, OR 973226956

Phone: 5419281667

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1043226178

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1063523751

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dante Copollone , CRNA JD

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1194794156

CRNAJD

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 27, 2024

Registered at 2700 14TH AVE SE, ALBANY, OR 973226956 (Tel: 5419281667)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 27, 2024

Optometrist (License #ATI4720 in OR)

NPI Profile Active April 01, 2024

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 01, 2024

Registered at 5498 BARNSTEAD CIR, LAKE WORTH, FL 334636673 (Tel: 5618706363)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 01, 2024

Registered at 5498 BARNSTEAD CIR, LAKE WORTH, FL 334636673 (Tel: 5618706363)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 01, 2024

Recorded as BENJAMIN FRIEDMAN, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 01, 2024

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 01, 2024

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1912759309
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 01, 2024
Last Update: August 06, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

5498 Barnstead Cir

Lake Worth, FL 334636673

Phone: 5618706363

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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