Quick answers
- Does Matthew H. Friez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew H. Friez 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 Matthew H. Friez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 650 Original Medicare patients and 2,751 services for Matthew H. Friez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Matthew H. Friez's NPI number?
- 1447442165. 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 Matthew H. Friez, 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 | 650 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,751 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)730 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)598 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)256 services
- Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)158 services
- Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)155 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes40%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Anxiety32%
Hospitals where Matthew H. Friez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Matthew H. Friez 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.
- Midland Memorial HospitalMidland, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450133
- Permian Regional Medical Center Andrews County HoAndrews, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450144
Practice locations
Addresses where Matthew H. Friez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 400 Rosalind Redfern Grover PkwyMidland, TX 79701 (432) 685‑1111
- 520 E 6th StOdessa, TX 79761 (432) 582‑8467
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Matthew H. Friez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Midland Pathologists PA4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
- Hematologyalso
Other pathologists in Midland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Midland, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Midland Pathologists PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At Houston |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447442165 |
| 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