Neil Friedman, MD
NPI 1477644334 · Ophthalmology Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Neil Friedman, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1477644334).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477644334
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G084315 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,963 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 624 | $150 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 467 | $107 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 200 | $43 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 189 | $65 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 121 | $48 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 100 | $177 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 77 | 20 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 42 | 16 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 30 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 25 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis Multidose | 25 | — |
| Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprostbrand: Rocklatan | 24 | — |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 21 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$446 across 15 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-27
- Last updated
- 2015-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Neil Friedman's NPI number?
- Neil Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477644334, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Neil Friedman's specialty?
- Neil Friedman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Neil Friedman located?
- Neil Friedman's practice location on file with NPPES is 900 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1804.
- What is Neil Friedman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Neil Friedman is (650) 324-0056.
- Is Neil Friedman's NPI active?
- Yes — Neil Friedman's NPI (1477644334) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.