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Ophthalmology

Sharon F. Freedman, MD

Works at hospitals in Durham, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705. Phone: (919) 684-8111. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sharon F. Freedman had 72 Original Medicare patients and 216 services. NPI 1740343516. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (919) 684‑8111
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Duke University Hospital
  • Group practice: Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc
  • Medical school: Harvard Medical School · graduated 1985 (41 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sharon F. Freedman, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Sharon F. Freedman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sharon F. Freedman 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 Sharon F. Freedman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 72 Original Medicare patients and 216 services for Sharon F. Freedman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sharon F. Freedman's NPI number?
1740343516. 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 Sharon F. Freedman, 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 patients72
Services billed to Medicare216
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

Most frequent services

  1. Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (92060)89 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)31 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)16 services
  4. Placement of adjustable sutures during eye muscle surgery (67335)13 services
  5. Realignment of horizontal eye muscle (67311)12 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 cholesterol69%
  • High blood pressure51%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Anxiety28%
  • Osteoporosis25%
  • Depression21%

Hospitals where Sharon F. Freedman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sharon F. Freedman 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Sharon F. Freedman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sharon F. Freedman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc3,185 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in North Carolina →

Other ophthalmologists in Durham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Durham, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHarvard Medical School
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740343516
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians