DR. THOMAS BERTON FRIMAN SR. M.D.
NPI 1821078973
Ophthalmology in Fairhope, AL
Active since January 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled
0/100
CMS Quality Rating
188 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 102, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532(251) 990-1960(251) 990-1961 Get Directions Write a Review
About Dr. Thomas Berton Friman Sr. M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. THOMAS BERTON FRIMAN SR. M.D. (NPI 1821078973) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Fairhope, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (AL11498) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1821078973
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS BERTON FRIMAN SR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address188 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 102Fairhope, AL 36532-2043
Mailing Address188 Hospital Dr, Suite 102Fairhope, AL 36532-2043 · (251) 990-1960 · Fax (251) 990-1961
Phone(251) 990-1960
Fax(251) 990-1961
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 6, 2013
✔ NPI 1821078973 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · AL11498
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
188 HOSPITAL DR, Fairhope, AL 36532
Other Identifiers 4
Medicare UPINC70079AL
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified000022761AL
Medicaid529402940AL
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified000022760AL
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. Thomas Berton Friman Sr. M.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 36532 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
0/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scoredQuality
0
Improvement Activities
0
Reported Quality Measures
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
77%175 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
72%175 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Cataracts: 20/40 or Better Visual Acuity within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of uncomplicated cataract who had cataract surgery and no significant ocular conditions impacting the visual outcome of surgery and had best-corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better (distance…
100%147 patients
Cataracts: Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who had cataract surgery and had improvement in visual function achieved within 90 days following the cataract surgery, based on completing a pre-operative and post-operative visual function survey
97%133 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
98%191 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%3,208 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
87%1,183 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
93%1,795 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
55%1,052 patients3/55-star benchmark: 95%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
0%463 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 87% · 423 patients
89%437 patients
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
100%151 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
93%1,795 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 1,334 patients
0%1,334 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
188 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 100
FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
188 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 100
FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
188 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 303
FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
188 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 100
FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
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 Thomas Friman's NPI number?
The NPI number for Thomas Friman is 1821078973. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 17, 2006.
Where is Thomas Friman located?
Thomas Friman practices at 188 Hospital Dr Suite 102, Fairhope, AL 36532. The listed phone number is (251) 990-1960.
What is Thomas Friman's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is Thomas Friman enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Thomas Friman is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Thomas Friman was last updated on December 6, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.
