Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ralph Defriece, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Lewes, DE

  • NPI 1760473789
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Savannah RD
Lewes, DE 199581675
(302) 313-2300
fax (302) 645-3560
Mailing address
4 Irwin Pl
Middletown, DE 197097937

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 3, 2017
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Delaware #C10005374

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1760473789. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,432
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$116,856
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 484 446 $91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 393 368 $128
81003 Automated urinalysis test 122 116 $2
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 104 104 $113
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 72 72 $73
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) 60 60 $16
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 38 38 $15
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 34 17 $16
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing 29 29 $18
90471 Administration of vaccine 23 23 $20

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 133. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
626
Patients
602
Total drug cost
$8,900
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 187 182 $2,967
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 90 87 $1,231
Cefdinir Generic 55 52 $1,354
Tobramycin Generic 52 51 $258
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) Brand 50 44 $890
Cephalexin Generic 45 44 $239
Prednisone Generic 39 38 $191
Amoxicillin Generic 35 35 $184
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 28 27 $794
Ketoconazole Generic 17 16 $537

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ralph Defriece's medical specialty?
Dr. Ralph Defriece practices Family Medicine Physician in Lewes, DE.
Where does Dr. Ralph Defriece practice?
Dr. Ralph Defriece practices at 1515 Savannah RD, Lewes, DE 199581675. Office phone: 3023132300.
What is Dr. Ralph Defriece's NPI?
Dr. Ralph Defriece's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760473789, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ralph Defriece accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ralph Defriece accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ralph Defriece commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS 81003). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.