Eric Friedman, MD
NPI 1538132337 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · New Brunswick, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eric Friedman, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in New Brunswick, NJ (NPI 1538132337).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538132337
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 62676 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
7,515 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 2,029 | $46 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 1,445 | $144 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 1,325 | $130 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 1,250 | $17 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 617 | $102 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Retinal Drawing92201 | 283 | $28 |
| Unclassified Biologics |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 69 | 45 |
| Latanoprost | 61 | 19 |
| Difluprednate | 46 | 13 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 37 | 18 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 35 | 15 |
| Timolol Maleate | 33 | 15 |
| Atropine Sulfate | 18 | — |
| Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$219 across 6 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
- 2006-02-10
- Last updated
- 2017-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eric Friedman's NPI number?
- Eric Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538132337, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eric Friedman's specialty?
- Eric Friedman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Eric Friedman located?
- Eric Friedman's practice location on file with NPPES is 10 Plum St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-2065.
- What is Eric Friedman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eric Friedman is (732) 220-1600.
- Does Eric Friedman accept Medicare?
- Eric Friedman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eric Friedman's NPI active?
- Yes — Eric Friedman's NPI (1538132337) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.