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2026 NPPES data Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1861586034 M.D.
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Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in Selma, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 376 in Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 628 beneficiaries · Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.4/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$169.96
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Walid Freij, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.4/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 6,183 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 98.4/100
- MIPS score · +15 vs avg
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
Walid Freij, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 11% higher than 89% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Walid Freij, M.D. sits
This provider among sleep medicine (psychiatry & neurology) physician peers
Across the 126 sleep medicine (psychiatry & neurology) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Walid Freij, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 96% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 89% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one sleep medicine (psychiatry & neurology) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Walid Freij, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Walid Freij, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Walid Freij, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,183 6× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
98.4/100 15.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Walid Freij, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 98.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) - 98.4/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Walid Freij, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 217 BROAD ST, Selma, AL, 36701, with a listed phone of (334) 872-8627. NPI 1861586034 was issued on 10/03/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,183 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 628 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 376 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 1,005 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1861586034 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/03/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
98.4029
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.3923
Quality
Reporting: Individual
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 Walid Freij, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$170
Largest payer
Neurocrine Biosciences, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Walid Freij, M.D. - brand share 7.0%
Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician average
7% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 6,183 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
6,183
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
628
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 8,131
- Total Day Supply
- 241,182
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.3M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $308K
- Opioid Claims
- 411 (6.6% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.41
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 228, 65-74: 208, 75-84: 145, 85+: 47
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Walid Freij, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
498 claims
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
332 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
311 claims
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
307 claims
- Topiramate
Topiramate
280 claims
- Lacosamide
Lacosamide
228 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
217 claims
- Divalproex Sodium Er 195
Divalproex Sodium Er
195 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 498 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 332 |
| Pregabalin | 311 |
| Levetiracetam | 307 |
| Topiramate | 280 |
| Lacosamide | 228 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 217 |
| Divalproex Sodium Er Divalproex Sodium | 195 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 175 |
| Baclofen | 174 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview
How Walid Freij, M.D. fits within the Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.
376
Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
46
States with Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
1,005
Avg Claims per Provider
Walid Freij, M.D.'s 6,183 claims are above the specialty average of 1,005.
Nearby Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Freij.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walid Freij, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Walid Freij, M.D. specializes in Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in Selma, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Walid Freij, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Walid Freij, M.D. wrote 6,183 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 628 beneficiaries.
What is Walid Freij, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Walid Freij, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.4/100 (Quality: 84.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Walid Freij, M.D. located? ▼
Walid Freij, M.D. is located at 217 BROAD ST, Selma, AL, 36701. Phone: (334) 872-8627.
What is Walid Freij, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Walid Freij, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861586034, issued on 10/03/2006.
Does Walid Freij, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Walid Freij, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
Does Walid Freij, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Walid Freij, M.D. had 411 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%.
How many Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 376 Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 1,005 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Walid Freij, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Walid Freij, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Donepezil Hcl, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Walid Freij, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Walid Freij, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,183 Part D claims and 628 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Walid Freij, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Walid Freij, M.D.'s NPI is 1861586034 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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