MATTHEW T FRIEDMAN OD
NPI 1235820564
Optometrist in Howell, NJ

Active since May 17, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: March 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 24, 2025, Mar 14, 2025, May 17, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Matthew T Friedman Od NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MATTHEW T FRIEDMAN OD (NPI 1235820564) is an individual optometrist in Howell, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (27OA00734800) and active in the NPI registry since May 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235820564
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameMATTHEW T FRIEDMANCredential: OD
Location Address53 KENT RDHowell, NJ 07731-2452
Mailing Address15933 Clayton Rd Ste 210Ballwin, MO 63011-2172 · (636) 200-4393 · Fax (636) 527-0766
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 24, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 24, 2025
NPI 1235820564 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses Licensed in NJ · 27OA00734800 Licensed in VA · 0618003283
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
53 KENT RD, Howell, NJ 07731

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Matthew T Friedman Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1557723558
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250319000073
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
42 services33 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07731 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$140.34 typical visit price
range $61.59 – $185.05
Typical copayment $35.08 (range $15.39 – $46.26)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$76.45 typical visit price
range $20.08 – $150.98
Typical copayment $19.11 (range $5.02 – $37.74)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Optometrist (Corneal and Contact Management)
53 KENT RD, COSTELLO EYE CARE
HOWELL, NJ 07731
Optometrist
53 KENT RD
HOWELL, NJ 07731
Optometrist
53 KENT RD
HOWELL, NJ 07731
Optometrist
53 KENT RD
HOWELL, NJ 07731
Optometrist
53 KENT RD
HOWELL, NJ 07731

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Matthew Friedman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthew Friedman is 1235820564. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2023.

Where is Matthew Friedman located?

Matthew Friedman practices at 53 Kent Rd, Howell, NJ 07731. The listed phone number is (732) 534-5622.

What is Matthew Friedman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Matthew Friedman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Matthew Friedman is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Matthew Friedman accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Matthew Friedman as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Matthew Friedman was last updated on March 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.