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Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Neuro-Ophthalmology

6010 Hidden Valley Road Suite 200
Carlsbad, CA 92011

(760) 631-3000

Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD is a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and neuro-ophthalmology.

Office Locations

6010 Hidden Valley Road Suite 200
Carlsbad, CA 92011

(760) 631-3000

(760) 270-9534

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In The News

“Benjamin Frishberg, director of clinical research at the Neurology Center of Southern California in Encinitas, received 622 payments last year, more than any other physician.”—"Doctors got $84M from drug companies", The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 2015

“Neuro-opthalmologist Dr. Benjamin Frishberg speaks on "Vision and Eye Problems with Parkinson's."”—"Health briefs for May 2", The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 2012

“Neuro-opthamologist Dr. Benjamin Frishberg speaks on "Vision and Eye Problems with Parkinson's."”—"Health Briefs for April 25", The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

botulinum toxin injection for migraine

In 2023, Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD performed more botulinum toxin injection for migraine procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

botulinum toxin injection

botulinum toxin injection for migraine

chemodenervation

In 2012, Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD had a list price for botulinum toxin injection, botulinum toxin injection for migraine, and chemodenervation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. 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 Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, eye procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	51
diagnostic procedures	376
doctor visit	998
evoked potential test	12
eye procedures	108
hospital care	98
injections	34
inpatient care	98
minimally invasive procedures	34
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	40
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	986
evoked potential test	33
eye procedures	114
hospital care	72
injections	41
inpatient care	72
minimally invasive procedures	41
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	40

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	345
Female	419

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	635
Black	0
Hispanic	65
Asian	30
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	269
85 and over	108
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, minimally invasive procedures, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	24
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	949
evoked potential test	13
eye procedures	98
hospital care	54
injections	57
inpatient care	54
minimally invasive procedures	57
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	24

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	363
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	692
Black	18
Hispanic	51
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	125
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD in 2014

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	20
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	931
evoked potential test	12
eye procedures	102
hospital care	101
injections	97
inpatient care	101
minimally invasive procedures	97
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	772
Female	996

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1512
Black	40
Hispanic	136
Asian	44
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	644
From 75 to 84	552
85 and over	300
Less than 65	272

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	11
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	885
eye procedures	103
hospital care	55
injections	98
inpatient care	55
minimally invasive procedures	84
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
nerve block	14
pain management	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	626
Black	0
Hispanic	60
Asian	21
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	235
85 and over	100
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, eye procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	999
eye procedures	73
hospital care	37
injections	160
inpatient care	37
minimally invasive procedures	160

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	463

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	655
Black	18
Hispanic	61
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	341
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	92
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, eye procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	951
eye procedures	62
hospital care	24
injections	217
inpatient care	24
minimally invasive procedures	217

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	327
Female	494

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	680
Black	0
Hispanic	67
Asian	32
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	266
85 and over	108
Less than 65	131

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	21
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, eye procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	660
eye procedures	75
injections	164
minimally invasive procedures	164

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	514
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	16
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	79
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, chronic care and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	35
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	571
eye procedures	28
injections	215
minimally invasive procedures	215

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	474
Black	14
Hispanic	43
Asian	21
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	73
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	18
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2021 were chronic care, minimally invasive procedures, injections and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	271
doctor visit	599
eye procedures	43
injections	243
minimally invasive procedures	243

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	393

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	495
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	19
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	57
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2022 were chronic care, minimally invasive procedures, injections and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	330
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	490
eye procedures	60
injections	219
minimally invasive procedures	219

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	475
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	71
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA were chronic care, injections, minimally invasive procedures and eye procedures.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	29
chronic care	212
diagnostic procedures	65
doctor visit	819
evoked potential test	17
eye procedures	78
hospital care	63
injections	140
inpatient care	63
minimally invasive procedures	139
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
nerve block	14
pain management	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	295
Female	432

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	18
Non-Hispanic White	614
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	55
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	225
85 and over	101
Less than 65	116
65 to 74	285

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Education & Training

He has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Carlsbad, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GENZYME CORPORATION	$590,059 AUBAGIO $510,312	LEMTRADA $60,921	ALEMTUZUMAB $5,133	MS DISEASE STATE $240	PIPELINE-MS $197	Other $13,255
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$392,709 Gilenya $295,369	NON BRAND $30,652	MAYZENT $22,272	KESIMPTA $1,409	NON_BRAND $333	Other $42,674
Biogen, Inc.	$391,181 TECFIDERA $163,755	PLEGRIDY $62,079	Vumerity $55,919	TYSABRI $49,571	ZINBRYTA $6,923	Other $52,934
EMD Serono, Inc.	$359,253 Mavenclad $152,573	Rebif $78,242	$128,437
Genentech USA, Inc.	$115,773 OCREVUS $75,511	Non-Covered Product $33,125	Activase $91	$7,046
Other	$861,708 ZEPOSIA $140,235	UBRELVY $76,479	AMPYRA $74,873	EMGALITY $57,752	UPLIZNA $57,195	Other $455,172

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,885,445
Consulting Fee	$258,807
Travel and Lodging	$250,752
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$161,280
Food and Beverage	$104,163
Other	$50,236

Research Payments

Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD has received 649 research payments totaling $6,566,457.

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Frishberg practices neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and neuro-ophthalmology in Carlsbad, CA. He is rated 3.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Mark Frishberg, MD From 2012 - 2022

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