Robert Friese, OD - Medicare Optometry in Fairmont, MN

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Robert Friese, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" physician in Fairmont, Minnesota. He went to University Of California - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1991 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Mayo Clinic Health System-fairmont and his current practice location is Po Box 800, Fairmont, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (507) 238-8555.

Robert Friese is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 2353) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1114901733.

Contact Information

Robert Friese, OD
Po Box 800,
Fairmont, MN 56031-0800
(507) 238-8555
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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert Friese
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience34 Years
LocationPo Box 800, Fairmont, Minnesota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Robert Friese attended and graduated from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114901733
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/06/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507833738
  • Enrollment ID: I20040915001180

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert Friese such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114901733NPI-NPPES
573R3FRMedicaidMN
675185OtherMNARAZ
114854MedicaidMN
MH9041028502OtherMNPREFERRED ONE
22-02567OtherMNMEDICA
441525600MedicaidMN
1160887MedicaidIA
573R3FROtherMNBLUE CROSS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 2353 (Minnesota)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 2353 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mayo Clinic Health System - FairmontFairmont, MNHospital
United Hospital DistrictBlue earth, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mayo Clinic Health System-fairmont4981694981135

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Robert Friese allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMayo Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922074434
PECOS PAC ID: 6507778255
Enrollment ID: O20031103000285
Entity NameMayo Clinic Health System-fairmont
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366410862
PECOS PAC ID: 4981694981
Enrollment ID: O20040719000142

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Robert Friese is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Robert Friese, OD
800 Medical Center Dr, Po Box 800,
Fairmont, MN 56031-4575

Ph: (507) 238-8555		Robert Friese, OD
Po Box 800,
Fairmont, MN 56031-0800

Ph: (507) 238-8555

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