DR. HENRY M FRIEDMAN O.D.
NPI 1285715219
Optometrist in Bethesda, MD

Active since October 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6509 DEMOCRACY BLVD, BETHESDA, MD 20817(301) 897-5210 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Henry M Friedman O.d. NPPES

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

DR. HENRY M FRIEDMAN O.D. (NPI 1285715219) is an individual optometrist in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (TA00805) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New England College Of Optometry (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285715219
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HENRY M FRIEDMANCredential: O.D.
Location Address6509 DEMOCRACY BLVDBethesda, MD 20817-1639
Mailing Address6509 Democracy BlvdBethesda, MD 20817-1639 · (301) 588-1813
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNew England College Of OptometryGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 2018
NPI 1285715219 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in MD · TA00805
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.
Also ListedOptometrist · Low Vision RehabilitationTaxonomy 152WL0500X · License TA00805 (MD)
Also ListedOptometrist · Vision TherapyTaxonomy 152WV0400X · License TA00805 (MD)
6509 DEMOCRACY BLVD, Bethesda, MD 20817

Other Identifiers 1

Other52-1471925MD · Tax I.d.

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

Dr. Henry M Friedman O.d. 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 ID4486815578
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120417000604
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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20817 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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 8

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

Optometrist
6509 DEMOCRACY BLVD
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Occupational Therapist
6509 DEMOCRACY BLVD
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Optometrist
6509 DEMOCRACY BLVD
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Optometrist (Vision Therapy)
6509 DEMOCRACY BLVD
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Optometrist (Vision Therapy)
6509 DEMOCRACY BLVD
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Optometrist (Vision Therapy)
6509 DEMOCRACY BLVD
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Optometrist (Vision Therapy)
6509 DEMOCRACY BLVD
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Optometrist
6509 DEMOCRACY BLVD
BETHESDA, MD 20817

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 Henry Friedman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Henry Friedman is 1285715219. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2006.

Where is Henry Friedman located?

Henry Friedman practices at 6509 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817. The listed phone number is (301) 897-5210.

What is Henry Friedman's specialty?

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

Is Henry Friedman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Henry 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Henry Friedman was last updated on March 30, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years 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.