MICHAEL E. FRESHMAN M.D. – NPI #1427005974
Ophthalmology
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
MICHAEL FRESHMAN is an ophthalmologist located in TROY, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1427005974 to MICHAEL FRESHMAN on May 30, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Oct 02, 2008. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MICHAEL FRESHMAN below.
NPI Profile for
MICHAEL E. FRESHMAN
(more than 20 years ago)
SUITE 104
TROY, NY 12180-1600 Phone: (518) 274-5551 Fax: (518) 274-2060
MENANDS, NY 12204-1313 Phone: (518) 449-1738 Fax:
Identifiers for MICHAEL FRESHMAN
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | RAILROAD MEDICARE | NY | 181002396 |
| MEDICAID | NY | 00435561 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207W00000X - Ophthalmology (Primary) |
NY | 094749 |
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