Aamir Ahmed Faruqui, MD
Aamir Ahmed Faruqui is a Critical Care Medicine specialist based in Walnut Creek, CA with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Aamir Ahmed Faruqui, MD runs an independent critical care medicine specialist practice in Walnut Creek, CA. He has been in practice for 35+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.57/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 81% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2121 Ygnacio Valley Rd Suite E 104, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3383
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 81% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202395.57/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12 pts)
Better than 81% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better42.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-40 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
644
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
136
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
722
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $770k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$355 received from industry
16 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 Aamir Ahmed Faruqui's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Taxonomy: 207RC0200X
Mailing address
2121 Ygnacio Valley Road Suite E-104, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190026
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Aamir Ahmed Faruqui for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Walnut Creek 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 Aamir Ahmed Faruqui
Dr. Faruqui is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Walnut Creek, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (925) 934-2121.
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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Contact Aamir Ahmed Faruqui
Practice Location
2121 Ygnacio Valley Rd Suite E 104, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3383
Mailing Address
2121 Ygnacio Valley Road Suite E-104, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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