Dr. Bernard S Friedman , MD
Ophthalmology • Bellaire, TX
Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status
According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Bernard Friedman has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Bernard Friedman, MD was a registered Ophthalmology practicing in Bellaire, TX. Throughout an active medical career spanning 20 years, Dr. Friedman provided care at the practice location at 5555 WEST LOOP S until profile deactivation on 2025-05-29.
Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
5555 West Loop S
Suite 150
Bellaire, TX 774012100
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Bellaire, TX
Practicing in Bellaire, TX (1616 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
97 | 90 | $140.00 | $129.13 |
|
92134
Imaging of retina
|
59 | 59 | $85.00 | $41.57 |
|
92226
Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing
|
41 | 22 | $75.00 | $25.93 |
|
92083
Exam of visual field with extended testing
|
20 | 20 | $150.00 | $65.23 |
|
92133
Imaging of optic nerve
|
15 | 15 | $85.00 | $35.94 |
|
92250
Photography of the retina
|
12 | 12 | $120.00 | $49.14 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X
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.
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
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Ophthalmology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Ophthalmology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Record deactivated on May 29, 2025
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 5555 WEST LOOP S, SUITE 150, BELLAIRE, TX 774012100 (Tel: 7136664224)
Registered at 5555 WEST LOOP S, SUITE 150, BELLAIRE, TX 774012100 (Tel: 7136664224)
Recorded as BERNARD FRIEDMAN, M.D.
Ophthalmology (License #C7994 in TX)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
5555 West Loop S, Suite 150
Bellaire, TX 774012100
Phone: 7136664224
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