Ali Azad, MD
Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Ali Azad is a Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Ali Azad, MD in person in Los Angeles or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery in 2014 and has 12+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 89.53/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1520 San Pablo St Ste 2000, Los Angeles, CA 90033-5322
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 73% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202389.53/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.9 pts)
Better than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better33.33%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+28.2 pts)
33.33% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
110
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
27
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
33
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$626 received from industry
6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Ali Azad's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery
Board certified · Nov 9, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Taxonomy: 207XS0106X
Education & Training
Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery (Class of 2014)
Mailing address
Po Box 31309, Los Angeles, CA 90031-0309
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190201
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Hand Surgery Care With Ali Azad
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ali Azad for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Ali Azad
Dr. Azad is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (323) 442-5860.
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 Ali Azad
Practice Location
1520 San Pablo St Ste 2000, Los Angeles, CA 90033-5322
Mailing Address
Po Box 31309, Los Angeles, CA 90031-0309
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