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Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD

Accepting New Patients

(247 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Professional interests include: high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), hypertension (high blood pressure), asthma, and more.

23530 Kingsland Boulevard Suite 130
Katy, TX 77494

(832) 522-8751

Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD is a family medicine practitioner in KATY, TX specializing in family medicine. Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital and Houston Methodist.

Office Locations

6601 CINCO ROSE DRIVE
KATY, TX 77494

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Houston Methodist

23530 Kingsland Boulevard Suite 130
Katy, TX 77494

(832) 522-8751

(832) 522-8770

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Some issues Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

blood tests

In 2012, Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD had a list price for blood tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in KATY, TX during 2012 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	316
lab tests	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in KATY, TX during 2013 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	186
lab tests	16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in KATY, TX during 2014 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	237
preventive care	16
vaccines	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in KATY, TX during 2015 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	275
preventive care	61
vaccines	61

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	22
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in KATY, TX during 2016 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	191
preventive care	23
vaccines	23

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in KATY, TX during 2017 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	252
preventive care	84
vaccines	84

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	11
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in KATY, TX during 2018 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	33
doctor visit	321
lab tests	33
preventive care	171
vaccines	138

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	15
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in KATY, TX during 2019 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	59
doctor visit	375
lab tests	59
preventive care	171
vaccines	112

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	18
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in KATY, TX during 2020 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	44
doctor visit	430
lab tests	44
preventive care	189
vaccines	134

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	19
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in KATY, TX during 2021 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	67
doctor visit	377
lab tests	67
preventive care	143
vaccines	76

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in KATY, TX during 2022 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	43
doctor visit	371
lab tests	43
preventive care	113
vaccines	70

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in KATY, TX were preventive care, vaccines, diabetes management and lab tests.

diabetes management	49
doctor visit	302
lab tests	43
preventive care	107
vaccines	79

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD.

**Gender**
Female	79
Male	101

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	157
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	7
75 to 84	40
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	114

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Education & Training

He completed residency at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System | Spartanburg, South Carolina. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in South Carolina.

Residency: Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System | Spartanburg, South Carolina (2010)

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist West Hospital

Houston Methodist

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Best Doctors, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Network, Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, WellPoint, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2, GeoBlue, BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, Aetna Student Health, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, Aetna Transplant, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON, DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO, TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, UnitedHealthOne, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver, Blue Essentials Access, UMR, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), HAA Preferred Partners (International), Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, BCBS PPO Wespath, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Olympus Managed Care (International), DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), Aetna Medicare HMO Prime, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, Blue Edge, Blue Essentials, Aetna International, Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001, Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC and Aetna Premier Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Blue Choice PPO

Blue Choice POS

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Workers' Compensation

Golden Rule

TRICARE

Best Doctors

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Network

Aetna Signature Administrators

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Choice Fund

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Three Rivers Provider Network

Coventry PPO

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

United Healthcare

Medicare

Railroad Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

WellPoint

Aetna Open Access

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Network Open Access

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2

GeoBlue

BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE

TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006

TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005

Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430

Aetna Student Health

TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR

TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003

Aetna Transplant

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003

DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON

DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO

TRS-Care Standard Group 485000

UnitedHealthOne

TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002

Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver

Blue Essentials Access

UMR

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781

TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002

DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

HAA Preferred Partners (International)

Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan

BCBS PPO Wespath

Aetna Health Network

Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice

United Health Integrated Services

Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)

Olympus Managed Care (International)

DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

Aetna Medicare HMO Prime

Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice

Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits

Blue Edge

Blue Essentials

Aetna International

Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan

DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001

TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001

Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC

Aetna Premier Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 247 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in KATY, TX.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2017-02-15

I made an appointment a week in advance,they took my information over the phone...The day of my appointment it was storming really bad and I felt terrible. After I found the place, I walked upstairs in the rain only to be told they do not accept Medicaid...After I told them I had Medicaid while making the appointment! I was really upset, the ladies at the front desk were really rude when I told them I had Medicaid!

Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-30

Patient verified via Press Ganey

This was my yearly physical examen and doctor went through all my medical history and treatments with clear communication. He made sure of my past and future appointments with specialists for my medical condition. Whole visit was excellent.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-07

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. DeFriece is the best doctor at Houston Methodist Katy. He provides excellent and caring care and listens to patient concerns and offers recommendations pursuant to patients healthcare.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-24

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I'm very confident and pleased with the level of care given by Dr. DeFriece. I have recommended him to a friend who has since become a patient.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-20

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I trust Dr. De-Frieze on his medical knowledge and what is best for my health. I am grateful for him being my doctor for the last five years.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-26

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Doctor Defriece has been my family doctor for several years and I always feel confident of his knowledge, care and attention over my health.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-19

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Defriece and I have very good informal discussions about my health. I feel confident that he owns my health with me.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-05

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I believe that my doctor is full up with patients, but I would like for him to be my husband's doctor too.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-06

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. DeFriece was highly recommended by my asthma doctor. He is the best doctor I could ask for.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-23

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Excellent bedside manors and very open to discussions on various topics I wanted to talk about.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$1,946 Ozempic $644	RYBELSUS $641	Saxenda $203	Tresiba $113	Victoza $61	Other $284
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$999 FARXIGA $615	BYDUREON $89	SYMBICORT $84	BYDUREON PEN $56	BREZTRI $35	Other $120
Lilly USA, LLC	$614 TRULICITY $112	MOUNJARO $102	JARDIANCE $92	BASAGLAR $91	EMGALITY $75	Other $141
Pfizer Inc.	$495 COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS $105	PREVNAR 20 $102	COLOGUARD $91	PREVNAR - 13 $48	TRUMENBA $48	Other $101
Abbott Laboratories	$474 FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 $255	Freestyle Libre 2 $129	FreeStyle Libre $91
Other	$4,450 VRAYLAR $239	Repatha $222	AJOVY $189	JARDIANCE $162	QSYMIA $161	Other $3,479

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,882
Education	$95

Biography

Dr. Joshua Defriece is a specialist in family medicine in Katy, TX and Cypress, TX. His areas of expertise include obesity, diabetes, and thyroid problems. Patient ratings for Dr. Defriece average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Trustmark, Aetna EPO, and Blue California are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Defriece honors. He is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital. Dr. Defriece has an open panel in KATY, TX according to Doctor.com.