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DR. HOWARD STEVEN FRIED O.D.
NPI 1558442806
Optometrist in New York, NY

Active since October 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled
151 W 34TH ST, MACY'S VISION EXPRESS, NEW YORK, NY 10001(212) 494-7300(212) 494-1123 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

About Dr. Howard Steven Fried O.d. NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD STEVEN FRIED O.D. (NPI 1558442806) is an individual optometrist in New York, New York, licensed in New York (T005749-1) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558442806
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD STEVEN FRIEDCredential: O.D.
Location Address151 W 34TH ST, MACY'S VISION EXPRESSNew York, NY 10001-2101
Mailing Address5 Old Schoolhouse CtRoslyn, NY 11576-2183 · (917) 913-5731 · Fax (516) 621-5456
Phone(212) 494-7300
Fax(212) 494-1123
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1558442806 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · T005749-1
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.
151 W 34TH ST, New York, NY 10001
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01708561NY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Howard Steven Fried O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10001 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
$150.24 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $37.56 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$81.44 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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 2

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

DR. MELISSA LYNN CARR O.D.
Optometrist
151 W 34TH ST, MACYS VISION EXPRESS
NEW YORK, NY 10001
New York County (212) 494-7300
MACY'S VISION EXPRESS
Optometrist
151 W 34TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10001
New York County (212) 494-7300

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 Howard Fried's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Fried is 1558442806. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2006.

Where is Howard Fried located?

Howard Fried practices at 151 W 34th St Macy's Vision Express, New York, NY 10001. The listed phone number is (212) 494-7300.

What is Howard Fried's specialty?

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

Is Howard Fried enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Fried is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Howard Fried accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Howard Fried 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 Howard Fried was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.