Ryan William Frieben, M.D.
Ryan William Frieben is an Urology specialist based in Brenham, TX with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ryan William Frieben, M.D. has practiced urology for 18+ years, working in group practice. A University of Texas Medical School at Houston graduate since 2008, he brings 18+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 61% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
633 Medical Pkwy, Brenham, TX 77833-5412
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.48%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.6 pts)
3.48% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,407
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,025
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,651
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $836k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$145 received from industry
6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ryan William Frieben's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
Mcgovern Medical School at Uthealth Houston
Board certified · Mar 14, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at Houston (Class of 2008)
Virtual Urology Care With Ryan William Frieben
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ryan William Frieben for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Brenham required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ryan William Frieben
NPI records show Dr. Frieben as active with telehealth listed in Brenham, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (979) 830-1014.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
633 Medical Pkwy, Brenham, TX 77833-5412
Mailing Address
633 Medical Pkwy, Brenham, TX 77833-5412
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