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Dr. Eric Friedman, MD

Dr. Eric Friedman, MD

New Brunswick, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Friedman, Retina Specialist in New Brunswick, NJ?

    Dr. Eric Friedman, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in New Brunswick, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Friedman graduated from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and completed his residency at Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine. Dr. Friedman is fluent in English, Chinese, French, Hebrew, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Friedman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Friedman’s office.

    Where did Dr. Friedman go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

    Is Dr. Friedman board certified as a Retina Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Eric Friedman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Friedman speak?

    Dr. Friedman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    • French

    • Hebrew

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Friedman typically treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Friedman diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Friedman. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Cystoid Macular Edema
    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Exudative AMD
    • CME
    • Macular swelling
    • Fluid in the macula
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
    • H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Moderate Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Left Eye)
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
    • Moderate Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Left Eye
    • Moderate Retina Damage Left Eye with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Left Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113312: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye

    What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Friedman typically perform?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Friedman performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Friedman. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Eye Injection
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina

    CPT Codes:

    • 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique

    Also known as:

    • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
    • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
    • Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
    • Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
    • Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens

    Does Dr. Friedman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Friedman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Friedman accept in New Brunswick, NJ?

    Dr. Friedman in New Brunswick, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carepoint Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Friedman's office located?

    Dr. Eric Friedman's Primary Practice

    10 Plum St Ste 600

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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    Dr. Eric Friedman's Practice 2

    1200 US Highway 22 Ste 1

    Bridgewater, NJ 08807

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    Dr. Eric Friedman's Practice 3

    1200 Route 22 Ste E1

    Bridgewater, NJ 08807

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    What is Dr. Friedman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538132337.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Friedman?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Friedman

    What is Dr. Eric Friedman's specialty?

    Dr. Friedman is a Retina Specialist near New Brunswick, NJ.

    What does a Retina Specialist do?

    An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions.

    Is this Dr. Eric Friedman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Friedman is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Retina Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Retina Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Eric Friedman accepting new patients in New Brunswick, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Eric Friedman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Eric Friedman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Friedman's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Eric Friedman?

    Please contact Dr. Friedman's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Friedman have?

    Dr. Eric Friedman is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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