Quick answers
- Does Firas G. Hougeir accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Firas G. Hougeir accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Firas G. Hougeir see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 802 Original Medicare patients and 3,712 services for Firas G. Hougeir. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Firas G. Hougeir's NPI number?
- 1023095957. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Firas G. Hougeir, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 802 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,712 |
| Different services or procedures | 84 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)853 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)502 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)368 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)340 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)177 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Hospitals where Firas G. Hougeir works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Firas G. Hougeir at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Wellstar Douglas Medical CenterDouglasville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110184
Practice locations
Addresses where Firas G. Hougeir is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Market Place Blvd, Suite 300Cartersville, GA 30121 (770) 334‑8821
- 2303 Dawson Rd, Suite 101Albany, GA 31707 (229) 883‑1130
- 400 Brookstone Centre Pkwy, Suite 500Columbus, GA 31904 (678) 702‑3376
- 771 Old Norcross Rd, Suite 260Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (770) 962‑5040
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Firas G. Hougeir as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Advanced Dermatology of Georgia, LLC15 clinicians in the group
- Douglas Dermatology and Skin Cancer Specialists LLC9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other dermatologists in Cartersville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cartersville, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Advanced Dermatology of Georgia, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Mayo Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023095957 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians