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Robert Friese, OD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease) and Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

(507) 284-2511

Robert Friese, OD is an ophthalmologist in Rochester, MN specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease) and optometry (primary eye care).

Office Locations

200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

(507) 284-2511

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Robert Friese, OD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Robert Friese, OD performed more comprehensive eye exam, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

In 2023, Robert Friese, OD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye exam

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Robert Friese, OD performed more ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, and eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Robert Friese, OD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rochester, MN during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Robert Friese, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	23
eye procedures	97

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Robert Friese, OD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rochester, MN during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Robert Friese, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	41
eye procedures	96

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	57

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	14
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD in 2013

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Robert Friese, OD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rochester, MN during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Robert Friese, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	80
eye procedures	211

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	141

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	38
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD in 2014

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Robert Friese, OD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rochester, MN during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Robert Friese, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	122
eye procedures	250

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	262

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	90
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Robert Friese, OD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rochester, MN during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Robert Friese, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	124
eye procedures	326

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	54
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Robert Friese, OD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rochester, MN during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Robert Friese, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	117
eye procedures	305

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	42
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	35
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Robert Friese, OD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rochester, MN during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Robert Friese, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	105
eye procedures	359

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	50
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Robert Friese, OD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rochester, MN during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Robert Friese, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	239
eye procedures	725

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	557
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	128
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Robert Friese, OD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rochester, MN during 2020 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Robert Friese, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	366
eye procedures	1217
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD.

**Gender**
Male	367
Female	514

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	849
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	328
85 and over	192
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Robert Friese, OD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rochester, MN during 2021 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Robert Friese, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	438
eye procedures	1523
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD.

**Gender**
Male	381
Female	565

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	903
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	295
From 75 to 84	369
85 and over	216
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Robert Friese, OD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rochester, MN during 2022 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Robert Friese, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	456
eye procedures	3644
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD.

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	509

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	818
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	315
85 and over	198
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Robert Friese, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Robert Friese, OD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rochester, MN were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	191
eye procedures	795
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	358
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	159
85 and over	92
Less than 65	56
65 to 74	137

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Robert Friese, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Education & Training

He has a state license in Minnesota.

Licensed In: Minnesota

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Robert Friese, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Shire North American Group Inc	$100 XIIDRA $100

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$100

Biography

Dr. Robert Friese is a physician who specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease) and optometry (primary eye care). He is professionally affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Robert Friese, OD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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