Firas Askar, MD
NPI 1386272920 · Rheumatology Physician · Detroit, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Firas Askar, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Detroit, MI (NPI 1386272920).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386272920
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301514741 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 89 | 37 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 83 | 39 |
| Prednisone | 82 | 51 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 20 | — |
| Allopurinol | 17 | — |
| Azathioprine | 17 | — |
| Folic Acid | 16 | — |
| Colchicine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$912 across 10 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
- 2020-03-30
- Last updated
- 2025-07-16
- Certified
- 2025-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Firas Askar's NPI number?
- Firas Askar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386272920, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Firas Askar's specialty?
- Firas Askar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Firas Askar located?
- Firas Askar's practice location on file with NPPES is 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202-2608.
- What is Firas Askar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Firas Askar is (313) 916-1888.
- Does Firas Askar accept Medicare?
- Firas Askar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Firas Askar's NPI active?
- Yes — Firas Askar's NPI (1386272920) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.