Ahmed Zeinelabdien Taha Elsherif, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Internal Medicine

Ahmed Zeinelabdien Taha Elsherif is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism specialist based in San Antonio, TX with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(210) 358-7500San Antonio, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ahmed Zeinelabdien Taha Elsherif, MD runs an independent endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism specialist practice in San Antonio, TX. He has been in practice for 11+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 89.92/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 310 Internal Medicine providers in TXSee all Internal Medicine in San Antonio11+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 208dNPPES updated 2025-10-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

701 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 78207-5209

Fax: (210) 358-7515
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 79% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

89.92/100

Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)

Better than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

37.1%

Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-45.7 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

77

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

286

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,839

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.57M

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+13%)43%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+6%)38%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
35%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
34%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%
Depression
Lower than avg (-1%)31%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Oct 27, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 11 years in practice

    Established

Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic disorders including diabetes (type 1 and 2), thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Taxonomy: 207RE0101X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

903 W Martin St # Ms 49-2, San Antonio, TX 78207-0903

Differs from practice location

Virtual Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Care With Ahmed Zeinelabdien Taha Elsherif

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ahmed Zeinelabdien Taha Elsherif for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to San Antonio 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 Ahmed Zeinelabdien Taha Elsherif

Dr. Elsherif is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Antonio, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (210) 358-7500.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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