Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Andrea Friedberg, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Woodbury, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Friedberg from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Friedberg
Dr. Andrea Friedberg is an ophthalmology specialist in Woodbury, NJ, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Friedberg performed 8,144 Medicare services across 2,041 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Friedberg received a total of $6,124 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 254 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Friedberg is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in NJ
$6,124 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,144
Medicare services
Top 12% in NJ for ophthalmology
2,041
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~388 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection (Xeomin), per unit An injection of incobotulinumtoxin A, a botulinum toxin type A product, administered in a quantity of one unit. |
5,354 | $4 | $15 |
| Microfluid analysis of tears A laboratory test that analyzes tear fluid using microfluidic technology to measure specific biomarkers. This procedure helps evaluate the composition of tears for diagnostic purposes. |
664 | $22 | $30 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
641 | $93 | $225 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
328 | $28 | $75 |
| Visual field test, extended A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam. |
228 | $50 | $125 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
173 | $97 | $225 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
74 | $28 | $115 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
71 | $28 | $75 |
| Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face. |
67 | $164 | $250 |
| Eye exam, established patient, focused A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom. |
59 | $65 | $175 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
59 | $35 | $75 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
57 | $251 | $400 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
54 | $107 | $250 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
51 | $73 | $150 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
50 | $25 | $60 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
34 | $288 | $600 |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision. |
31 | $437 | $1,200 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
31 | $8 | $55 |
| Removal of benign skin growth from face or mouth, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves the surgical removal of a noncancerous skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The growth removed is 0.5 centimeters in diameter or smaller. |
27 | $66 | $225 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, face/ears/eyelids/nose/lips/mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth from the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The growth removed measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter. |
24 | $88 | $225 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
24 | $23 | $50 |
| Scar removal of eyelid lining Surgical removal of scar tissue from the inner lining of the eyelid caused by a previous infection. |
18 | $43 | $125 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
14 | $16 | $45 |
| Upper eyelid tendon repair Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure. |
11 | $772 | $2,250 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.4% high complexity
71.6% medium
28.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,124
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $875/year across 7 years
Top 14% in NJ for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
254
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,095 (83.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,029 (16.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,107
2023
$550
2022
$1,642
2021
$560
2020
$229
2019
$637
2018
$1,399
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$318
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$174
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$171
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$134
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$62
Amgen Inc.
$62
ABBVIE INC.
$59
RxSight Inc
$40
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$31
Glaukos Corporation
$26
Dompe US, Inc.
$17
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 59.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$1,290
ABBVIE INC.
$1,103
Alcon Vision LLC
$497
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$305
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$304
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$300
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$274
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$237
Allergan, Inc.
$190
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$174
Allergan Inc.
$172
Merz North America, Inc.
$165
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$130
Shire North American Group Inc
$125
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$111
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$105
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$93
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$73
Amgen Inc.
$62
RxSight Inc
$57
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$56
Dompe US, Inc.
$47
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$45
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$33
Glaukos Corporation
$26
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$25
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Omeros Corporation
$18
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$16
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$16
Thea Pharma Inc.
$13
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$13
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 47.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · ALPHAGAN P · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · BESIVANCE · BOTOX COSMETIC · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CARBAGLU · CATALYS SYSTEM · CEQUA (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09% · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Clareon · DAILIES · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · INFUSE · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · None Specified · OMNI Surgical System · OXERVATE · Omidria · PAZEO · PROLENSA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Radius · ReSure Sealant · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Sylvant · TEPEZZA · TOTAL30 · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XEOMIN · XIIDRA · Xeomin · rocklatan
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (83%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
491
Per 100K population
161.2
County median income
$102,807
Nearest hospital
NORTHBROOK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
5.0 mi
5.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Friedberg is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of NJ peers, with 21 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Friedberg experienced with botox injection (xeomin), per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Friedberg performed 5,354 botox injection (xeomin), per unit services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Friedberg receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Friedberg received a total of $6,124 from 34 companies across 254 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Friedberg's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Woodbury?
Dr. Friedberg's average Medicare payment per service is $27. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Friedberg) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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