Quick answers
- Does Brett J. Frieman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brett J. Frieman accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Brett J. Frieman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 335 Original Medicare patients and 899 services for Brett J. Frieman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brett J. Frieman's NPI number?
- 1669467536. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Brett J. Frieman, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 335 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 899 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)249 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)246 services
- Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power (76519)58 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)56 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)52 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Hospitals where Brett J. Frieman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brett J. Frieman at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Jersey City Medical CenterJersey City, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310074
- Jersey Shore University Medical CenterNeptune, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310073
- Riverview Medical CenterRed Bank, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310034
Practice locations
Addresses where Brett J. Frieman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 180 White Rd, Suite 202Little Silver, NJ 07739 (732) 219‑9220
- 300 2nd AveLong Branch, NJ 07740 (732) 923‑6890
- 300 Hwy 35Eatontown, NJ 07724 (732) 222‑7373
- 75 W Front St, Suite 1Red Bank, NJ 07701 (732) 741‑4242
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brett J. Frieman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Barnabas Health Medical Group PC1,070 clinicians in the group
- Atlantic Eye Physicians, PA15 clinicians in the group
- Lawrence Frieman MD PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Little Silver
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Little Silver, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Barnabas Health Medical Group PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669467536 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians