Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Firas Kassab, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Charlotte, NC

  • NPI 1366649014
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8840 Blakeney Professional Dr Ste 200
Charlotte, NC 282776806
(704) 672-0449
fax (866) 469-2745

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 1, 2021
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2010-00127
Medicaid (4)
NC #1366649014 · MA #2137763 · NC #5915888 · SC #NC1238

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1366649014. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
105,660
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,294,845
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0717 Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 55,600 18 $5
J1602 Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use 21,547 22 $13
J3111 Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg 12,180 14 $10
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 7,560 73 $23
J0129 Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 6,825 12 $42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 491 232 $122
96413 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 374 59 $123
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 308 88 $14
96401 Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle 202 28 $69
96375 Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein 142 13 $15

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in Charlotte Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 1,622. This provider delivers 65× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$7,040
Transactions
84
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 4 $2,938.62
Amgen INC. 25 $2,068.88
Janssen Biotech, INC. 11 $535.45
Ucb, INC. 7 $305.34
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 6 $235.89
Pfizer INC. 5 $218.05
Lilly USA, LLC 6 $117.65
Abbvie INC. 5 $101.03
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 3 $70.61
Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. 3 $58.21
Scilex Pharmaceuticals INC. 2 $47.73
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 2 $46.40
Radius Health, INC. 2 $45.24
Organon LLC 2 $43.96
Sandoz INC. 1 $25.91

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$2,800
Food and Beverage
$2,775
Consulting Fee
$1,400
Education
$65

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,283
Patients
345
Total drug cost
$262,823
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 296 81 $9,927
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 212 55 $10,541
Prednisone Generic 187 62 $1,953
Allopurinol Generic 126 29 $1,990
Celecoxib Generic 67 19 $2,116
Alendronate Sodium Generic 55 19 $3,367
Leflunomide Generic 54 16 $2,386
Folic Acid Generic 45 13 $214
Gabapentin Generic 41 15 $498
Sulfasalazine Generic 37 12 $1,216

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Firas Kassab's medical specialty?
Dr. Firas Kassab practices Rheumatology Physician in Charlotte, NC.
Where does Dr. Firas Kassab practice?
Dr. Firas Kassab practices at 8840 Blakeney Professional Dr Ste 200, Charlotte, NC 282776806. Office phone: 7046720449.
What is Dr. Firas Kassab's NPI?
Dr. Firas Kassab's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366649014, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Firas Kassab accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Firas Kassab accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Firas Kassab commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0717); Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (HCPCS J1602); Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg (HCPCS J3111). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.