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Dr. Joshua Defriece, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Family Medicine Physician · Cypress, TX
- NPI 1649476482
- Accepts Medicare
- 19 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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25282 Northwest Fwy, Suite 200
Cypress, TX 774291081
(281) 737-2165
fax (281) 304-0085
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 1, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2007 — 19 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #N6854 · South Carolina #30052
- Medicaid
- TX #322978302
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649476482. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
701
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$71,609
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 249 | 164 | $130 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 135 | 135 | $129 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 78 | 51 | $10 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 53 | 44 | $92 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 42 | 26 | $178 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 35 | 35 | $71 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 35 | 35 | $31 | |
99421 |
Online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient for up to 7 days, total time 5-10 minutes | 20 | 18 | $15 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 19 | 12 | $65 | |
90677 |
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | 12 | 12 | $259 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 25 peers in Cypress Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,390
Transactions
97
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk INC | 26 | $298.81 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 35 | $269.00 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 5 | $108.28 | |
| Dexcom, INC. | 4 | $94.68 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 4 | $65.99 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $61.03 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 3 | $60.26 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 3 | $56.29 | |
| Amgen INC. | 3 | $56.02 | |
| Corcept Therapeutics | 2 | $46.40 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 2 | $38.25 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $33.28 | |
| Tolmar, INC. | 2 | $32.94 | |
| Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC | 2 | $30.91 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $23.37 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,019
Patients
601
Total drug cost
$250,589
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 353 | 106 | $4,720 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 245 | 79 | $5,468 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 221 | 59 | $3,440 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 135 | 40 | $949 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 124 | 37 | $1,582 |
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 124 | 30 | $222,607 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 118 | 43 | $2,754 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 112 | 34 | $1,482 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 108 | 31 | $1,169 |
| Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) | Brand | 87 | 30 | $1,067 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joshua Defriece's medical specialty?
Dr. Joshua Defriece practices Family Medicine Physician in Cypress, TX.
Where does Dr. Joshua Defriece practice?
Dr. Joshua Defriece practices at 25282 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, TX 774291081. Office phone: 2817372165.
What is Dr. Joshua Defriece's NPI?
Dr. Joshua Defriece's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649476482, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joshua Defriece accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joshua Defriece accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joshua Defriece commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439); Hemoglobin a1c level (HCPCS 83036). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.