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Deactivated NPI 1811981269 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Bernard S Friedman , MD

Ophthalmology • Bellaire, TX

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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.

Registration / Start Date August 31, 2005
NPI Deactivation Date May 29, 2025
Total Practice Duration ~20 Years of Practice (2005 – 2025)

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

Practice Address

5555 West Loop S
Suite 150

Bellaire, TX 774012100

Telephone 7136664224
Fax 7136662203
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Emilio B Hisse, Md, Pa Facility NPI 1376694976

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Bellaire, TX

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 19.5 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
28 Specialists

Practicing in Bellaire, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
3.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
47.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2019)
Reporting Year:
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

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX C7994

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

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1154438927

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1437173663

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated May 29, 2025

Record deactivated on May 29, 2025

NPI Profile Active December 13, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 13, 2007

Registered at 5555 WEST LOOP S, SUITE 150, BELLAIRE, TX 774012100 (Tel: 7136664224)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 13, 2007

Registered at 5555 WEST LOOP S, SUITE 150, BELLAIRE, TX 774012100 (Tel: 7136664224)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 13, 2007

Recorded as BERNARD FRIEDMAN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 13, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #C7994 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 31, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1811981269
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 31, 2005
Last Update: December 13, 2007
Deactivation Date: May 29, 2025

Mailing Address

5555 West Loop S, Suite 150

Bellaire, TX 774012100

Phone: 7136664224

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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