2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1841220092 MD
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GHASSAN FREIHA, MD

Urology Physician in NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 796 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$190.66
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GHASSAN FREIHA, MD is a Urology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 796 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $190.66 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GHASSAN FREIHA, MD filed 3,251 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GHASSAN FREIHA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

GHASSAN FREIHA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/04/2006

NPI 1841220092

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,251 154% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Urology Physician share within Texas

1. Urology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Urology Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Urology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Urology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Urology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Urology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

GHASSAN FREIHA, MD is a Urology Physician provider practicing in NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1841220092. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

GHASSAN FREIHA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 876 LOOP 337, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX, 78130, with a listed phone of (830) 625-8088. NPI 1841220092 was issued on 07/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FREIHA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,251 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 796 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $332K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

876 LOOP 337
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130

Provider Details

NPI 1841220092
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/04/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GHASSAN FREIHA, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BHS PHYSICIANS NETWORK, INC
SAN ANTONIO, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for GHASSAN FREIHA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$191

Largest payer

CVRx, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to GHASSAN FREIHA, MD. To verify GHASSAN FREIHA, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

3,251
Total Claims
$332K
Total Drug Cost
796
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,499
Total Day Supply
214,825
Generic Drug Cost
$101K
Opioid Claims
56 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
638

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
27% female / 73% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 319, 75-84: 338, 85+: 100

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
795
Finasteride
550
Cephalexin
383
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
237
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
180
Solifenacin Succinate
128
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl
93
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
87
Potassium Citrate Er
Potassium Citrate
72
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
60

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Urology Physician Overview

How GHASSAN FREIHA, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

GHASSAN FREIHA, MD's 3,251 claims are above the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FREIHA.

Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHASSAN FREIHA, MD's specialty?
GHASSAN FREIHA, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does GHASSAN FREIHA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GHASSAN FREIHA, MD wrote 3,251 Medicare Part D claims totaling $332K in drug costs for 796 beneficiaries.
Where is GHASSAN FREIHA, MD located?
GHASSAN FREIHA, MD is located at 876 LOOP 337, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX, 78130. Phone: (830) 625-8088.
What is GHASSAN FREIHA, MD's NPI number?
GHASSAN FREIHA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841220092, issued on 07/04/2006.
Does GHASSAN FREIHA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, GHASSAN FREIHA, MD had 56 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GHASSAN FREIHA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GHASSAN FREIHA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GHASSAN FREIHA, MD accept Medicare?
GHASSAN FREIHA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,251 Part D claims and 796 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GHASSAN FREIHA, MD's credentials?
GHASSAN FREIHA, MD's NPI is 1841220092 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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