Quick answers
- Does Heather M. French Friedrich accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather M. French Friedrich 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 Heather M. French Friedrich see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 793 Original Medicare patients and 1,523 services for Heather M. French Friedrich. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heather M. French Friedrich's NPI number?
- 1871976233. 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 Heather M. French Friedrich, 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 | 793 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,523 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)428 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)380 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)209 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)91 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)70 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes23%
- Osteoporosis21%
- Anxiety19%
Hospitals where Heather M. French Friedrich works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Heather M. French Friedrich 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.
- Asante Rogue Regional Medical CenterMedford, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380018
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather M. French Friedrich is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1333 E Barnett RdMedford, OR 97504 (541) 779‑4711
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather M. French Friedrich as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Eye Center Inc16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Medford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Medford, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical Eye Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of California - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871976233 |
| 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