Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Robert Friese, OD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1114901733

Robert Friese, OD is an Optometry in Fairmont, Minnesota. Graduated from University of California - School of Optometry in 1991, 35 years ago. Practices with Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont, a 159-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Minnesota.

Years since qualifying
35
Trained at
University of California - School of Optometry
Licensed in
MN
In the registry since
2005
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location PO Box

The provider listed a PO Box rather than a street location, so this is not a walk-in address.

PO Box 800
Fairmont, MN 56031-0800
Phone: (507) 238-8555
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (1)

  • 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001 — (507) 284-2511

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 2353 (MN)
Ophthalmology Physician Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence 2353 (MN)

Record details

NPI number1114901733
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedDecember 6, 2005
Last updated in NPPESJuly 21, 2022
Certification dateSeptember 17, 2020
Mailing address800 Medical Center Dr, Po Box 800, Fairmont, MN 56031-4575

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1991 (35 years in practice)
Group practice Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont — 159 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount