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DR. DARREN FRED M.D.
NPI 1447609052
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Friendswood, TX

Active since June 06, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
308 S FRIENDSWOOD DR, FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546(844) 824-8775(281) 648-2200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 8, 2024, Jul 29, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Darren Fred M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. DARREN FRED M.D. (NPI 1447609052) is an individual psychiatry provider in Friendswood, Texas, licensed in Texas (S6398) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447609052
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. DARREN FREDCredential: M.D.
Location Address308 S FRIENDSWOOD DRFriendswood, TX 77546-3988
Mailing Address308 S Friendswood DrFriendswood, TX 77546-3988 · (844) 824-8775 · Fax (281) 648-2200
Phone(844) 824-8775
Fax(281) 648-2200
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 8, 2024
✔ NPI 1447609052 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in TX · S6398
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
308 S FRIENDSWOOD DR, Friendswood, TX 77546
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Darren Fred M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID446545362
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201027002103
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
130 services40 patients
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
82 services28 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 90792
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services is a comprehensive assessment. It includes a detailed examination of your mental health and physical wellbeing, as well as your personal and family history. This evaluation aids in creating an effective treatment plan.
27 services27 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77546 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$173.07 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $43.26 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$71.32 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $17.83 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. DAWN MARIE SIMS PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
308 S FRIENDSWOOD DR
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
Galveston County (281) 993-3733
BRITANIE DETREL WALKER LCSW-A
Social Worker (Clinical)
308 S FRIENDSWOOD DR
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
Galveston County (910) 209-2853

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Darren Fred's NPI number?

The NPI number for Darren Fred is 1447609052. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2016.

Where is Darren Fred located?

Darren Fred practices at 308 S Friendswood Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546. The listed phone number is (844) 824-8775.

What is Darren Fred's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Darren Fred enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Darren Fred is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Darren Fred accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit and UnitedHealthcare list Darren Fred as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Darren Fred was last updated on April 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.