Quick answers
- Where does Benjamin Friedman see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Bakersfield, CA and Albany, OR. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Benjamin Friedman's specialty?
- Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
- Does Benjamin Friedman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin Friedman accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Benjamin Friedman?
- (661) 835-1104, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Benjamin Friedman's NPI number?
- 1912759309. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Benjamin Friedman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1002 Wible Rd, Suite IBakersfield, CA 93304 (661) 835‑1104
- 2700 14th Ave SEAlbany, OR 97322 (541) 928‑1667
- 9820 Brimhall RdBakersfield, CA 93312 (661) 213‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin Friedman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Li and Liao Optometry PC5 clinicians in the group
- Darrell E Genstler MD PC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Bakersfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bakersfield, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Southern California College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2024 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912759309 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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