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DR. GERALD NEIL FRISHMAN O.D.
NPI 1699837286
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Frederick, MD

Active since December 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
181 THOMAS JOHNSON DR STE B, FREDERICK, MD 21702(301) 662-5474(301) 663-5955 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Gerald Neil Frishman O.d. NPPES

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

DR. GERALD NEIL FRISHMAN O.D. (NPI 1699837286) is an individual corneal and contact management provider in Frederick, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (TA0861) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699837286
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152WC0802X
Provider Legal NameDR. GERALD NEIL FRISHMANCredential: O.D.
Location Address181 THOMAS JOHNSON DR STE BFrederick, MD 21702-5186
Mailing Address181 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste BFrederick, MD 21702-5186 · (301) 662-5474 · Fax (301) 663-5955
Phone(301) 662-5474
Fax(301) 663-5955
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateDecember 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1699837286 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WC0802X
License✔ Licensed in MD · TA0861
Definition
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
181 THOMAS JOHNSON DR STE B, Frederick, MD 21702
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Gerald Neil Frishman 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 ID7517006224
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190828002656
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 2

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 complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
40 services40 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
26 services26 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21702 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
$133.05 typical visit price
range $57.99 – $175.57
Typical copayment $33.26 (range $14.49 – $43.89)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.23 typical visit price
range $18.66 – $143.02
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.66 – $35.75)
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.

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 Gerald Frishman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gerald Frishman is 1699837286. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 14, 2006.

Where is Gerald Frishman located?

Gerald Frishman practices at 181 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste B, Frederick, MD 21702. The listed phone number is (301) 662-5474.

What is Gerald Frishman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Corneal and Contact Management, with taxonomy code 152WC0802X.

Is Gerald Frishman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gerald Frishman 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 Gerald Frishman 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 Gerald Frishman 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 Gerald Frishman 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.