2026 NPPES data Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1861586034 M.D.
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WALID FREIJ, M.D.

Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in SELMA, Alabama. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 628 beneficiaries · Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.4029/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$169.96
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

WALID FREIJ, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.4029/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 6,183 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

98.4029/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
6K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
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

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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

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)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/03/2006

NPI 1861586034

Primary specialty

Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician

Rare

371 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,183 515% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,005

MIPS final score

98.4029/100 15.302900000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Alabama

1. Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WALID FREIJ, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.4029/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — 98.4029/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.4%
MIPS final score (Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — 98.4029/100 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).

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FREIJ 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 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 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%. 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 98.4029/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.3923), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 371 enrolled providers across 45 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

217 BROAD ST
SELMA, AL 36701

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%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% 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 / 93% 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

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
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.

Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview

How WALID FREIJ, M.D. fits within the Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.

371
Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
45
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.

Compare Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 98.4029/100 (Quality: 84.3923). 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 93% 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 371 Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 45 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

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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