David Friedrich, MD
NPI 1841288131 · Ophthalmology Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Friedrich, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1841288131).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841288131
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD0000028873 (TN)
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
2,743 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 674 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 645 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 215 | $49 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 178 | $30 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 127 | $78 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 121 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 320 | 64 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 194 | 43 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 163 | 118 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 131 | 98 |
| Ofloxacin | 115 | 100 |
| Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprostbrand: Rocklatan | 86 | 11 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 68 | 17 |
| Cyclosporine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$166 across 7 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
- 2005-10-11
- Last updated
- 2017-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Friedrich's NPI number?
- David Friedrich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841288131, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Friedrich's specialty?
- David Friedrich is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Friedrich located?
- David Friedrich's practice location on file with NPPES is 2120 Northgate Park Lane, Chattanooga, TN 37415-6937.
- What is David Friedrich's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Friedrich is (423) 702-2020.
- Does David Friedrich accept Medicare?
- David Friedrich is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Friedrich's NPI active?
- Yes — David Friedrich's NPI (1841288131) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.