Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ronald Friedman, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Monterey, CA

  • NPI 1154307767
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 30.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
798 Cass Street, Suite 204
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-2486
fax (834) 375-0128

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 20, 2013
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G49442
Medicaid
CA #GR0077640

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154307767. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
685
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$92,776
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 300 291 $139
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 152 108 $99
92134 Imaging of retina 35 32 $44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 35 34 $136
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 32 30 $40
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 28 19 $562
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 28 16 $32
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 26 26 $164
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 22 18 $97
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 14 12 $363

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Monterey Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 173. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$59
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Lombart Brothers, INC. 1 $37.67
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $21.45

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$59

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
346
Patients
118
Total drug cost
$13,658
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 161 34 $2,128
Timolol Maleate Generic 57 20 $1,082
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 35 33 $368
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 24 19 $727
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 23 0 $5,387
Loteprednol Etabonate Generic 19 0 $3,068
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 15 12 $469
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 12 0 $429

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ronald Friedman's medical specialty?
Dr. Ronald Friedman practices Ophthalmology Physician in Monterey, CA.
Where does Dr. Ronald Friedman practice?
Dr. Ronald Friedman practices at 798 Cass Street, Monterey, CA 93940. Office phone: 8313752486.
What is Dr. Ronald Friedman's NPI?
Dr. Ronald Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154307767, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ronald Friedman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ronald Friedman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ronald Friedman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.