Frank Fossella, M.D.
NPI 1003991035 · Medical Oncology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frank Fossella, M.D. is a Medical Oncology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1003991035).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003991035
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G3364 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
724 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 536 | $143 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 104 | $128 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 46 | $179 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 21 | $119 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 17 | $153 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $119–$179 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Osimertinib Mesylatebrand: Tagrisso | 120 | 17 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 59 | 23 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 58 | 34 |
| Prednisone | 37 | 19 |
| Dexamethasone | 36 | 20 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 27 | — |
| Furosemide | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8,963 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-26
- Last updated
- 2012-07-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frank Fossella's NPI number?
- Frank Fossella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003991035, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frank Fossella's specialty?
- Frank Fossella is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frank Fossella located?
- Frank Fossella's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4009.
- What is Frank Fossella's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frank Fossella is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Frank Fossella accept Medicare?
- Frank Fossella is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frank Fossella's NPI active?
- Yes — Frank Fossella's NPI (1003991035) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.