2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1720247737 M.D., M.S.
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TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S.

Dermatology Physician in SUGAR LAND, 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 · 910 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
MIPS score
82.1143/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$218.39
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.1143/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,509 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

82.1143/100
MIPS score · -1 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

82 39th percentile higher than 39% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/04/2008

NPI 1720247737

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,509 244% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

82.1143/100 0.9856999999999942% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Dermatology Physician share within Texas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.1143/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 82.1143/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.1%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 82.1143/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D., M.S. credentials at 17510 W GRAND PKWY S STE 420, SUGAR LAND, TX, 77479, with a listed phone of (832) 308-3470. NPI 1720247737 was issued on 06/04/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FAKHOURI 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 2,509 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 910 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $106K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.1143/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 40.381), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

17510 W GRAND PKWY S STE 420
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479

Provider Details

NPI 1720247737
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D., M.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/04/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

82.1143
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
40.381
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S. 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.

SKIN CARE SPECIALISTS, PLLC
SUGAR LAND, TX
VICKI CARR MD PA
SPRING, 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 TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$218

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

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 TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S.. To verify TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S.'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.

2,509
Total Claims
$106K
Total Drug Cost
910
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,522
Total Day Supply
30,209
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Opioid Claims
71 (2.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
1,126

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
39% female / 61% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 372, 75-84: 388, 85+: 134

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
1,038
Mupirocin
852
Naproxen
273
Gentamicin Sulfate
122
Tramadol Hcl
70
Cephalexin
60
Diazepam
37
Amoxicillin
16

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S.'s 2,509 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S.'s specialty?
TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in SUGAR LAND, Texas. Credentials: M.D., M.S..
How much does TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S. wrote 2,509 Medicare Part D claims totaling $106K in drug costs for 910 beneficiaries.
What is TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S.'s Medicare quality score?
TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.1143/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 40.381). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S. located?
TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S. is located at 17510 W GRAND PKWY S STE 420, SUGAR LAND, TX, 77479. Phone: (832) 308-3470.
What is TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S.'s NPI number?
TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720247737, issued on 06/04/2008.
Does TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S. prescribe opioids?
Yes, TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S. had 71 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Mupirocin, Naproxen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S. accept Medicare?
TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,509 Part D claims and 910 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S.'s credentials?
TAREK FAKHOURI, M.D., M.S.'s NPI is 1720247737 with credentials M.D., M.S.. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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