Dr Henry M Friedman, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Bethesda, MD

Dr Henry M Friedman, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bethesda, Maryland. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 6509 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (301) 897-5210.

Dr Henry M Friedman is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number TA00805) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1285715219.

Contact Information

Dr Henry M Friedman, OD
6509 Democracy Blvd,
Bethesda, MD 20817-1639
(301) 897-5210
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Henry M Friedman
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience44 Years
Location6509 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, Maryland
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Henry M Friedman attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285715219
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/30/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486815578
  • Enrollment ID: I20120417000604

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Henry M Friedman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285715219NPI-NPPES
52-1471925OtherMDTAX I.D.

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WL0500XOptometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation TA00805 (Maryland)Secondary
152WV0400XOptometrist - Vision Therapy TA00805 (Maryland)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist TA00805 (Maryland)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Henry M Friedman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameColumbia Lighthouse For The Blind
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043458870
PECOS PAC ID: 8022034636
Enrollment ID: O20051021000584

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Henry M Friedman is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Henry M Friedman, OD
6509 Democracy Blvd,
Bethesda, MD 20817-1639

Ph: (301) 588-1813
Dr Henry M Friedman, OD
6509 Democracy Blvd,
Bethesda, MD 20817-1639

Ph: (301) 897-5210

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