Thomas Friman, M.D.
NPI 1821078973 · Ophthalmology Physician · Fairhope, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Friman, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Fairhope, AL (NPI 1821078973).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821078973
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AL11498 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 184 | 68 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 44 | 15 |
| Timolol Maleate | 34 | 15 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 29 | 12 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 15 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13 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
- 2006-01-17
- Last updated
- 2013-12-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Friman's NPI number?
- Thomas Friman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821078973, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Friman's specialty?
- Thomas Friman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Friman located?
- Thomas Friman's practice location on file with NPPES is 188 Hospital Dr, Fairhope, AL 36532-2043.
- What is Thomas Friman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Friman is (251) 990-1960.
- Does Thomas Friman accept Medicare?
- Thomas Friman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Friman's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Friman's NPI (1821078973) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-12-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.