David Friedman, M.D.
NPI 1669415220 · Ophthalmology Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Friedman, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1669415220).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669415220
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2786064 (MA)
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
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
2,669 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 675 | $69 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 652 | $28 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 562 | $23 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 189 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 154 | $102 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 92 | $21 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 615 | 228 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 263 | 106 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 185 | 66 |
| Timolol Maleate | 168 | 83 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 118 | 59 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 118 | 40 |
| Netarsudil Mesylatebrand: Rhopressa | 88 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 across 1 record (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
- 2006-06-13
- Last updated
- 2019-05-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Friedman's NPI number?
- David Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669415220, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Friedman's specialty?
- David Friedman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Friedman located?
- David Friedman's practice location on file with NPPES is 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-3002.
- What is David Friedman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Friedman is (617) 573-3611.
- Does David Friedman accept Medicare?
- David Friedman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Friedman's NPI active?
- Yes — David Friedman's NPI (1669415220) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.