Alia T Tuqan, MD
Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine
Alia T Tuqan is a Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Riverside, CA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE, INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across CA can see Alia T Tuqan, MD in person in Riverside or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.93/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 44% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 75% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3390 University Ave Ste 100, Riverside, CA 92501-3315
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 75% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202390.93/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.3 pts)
Better than 75% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.45%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.45% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
240
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
102
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,032
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $107k
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%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — 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
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.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine
Board certified · May 4, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Geriatricians specialize in healthcare for older adults, managing multiple chronic conditions, medication interactions, cognitive decline, falls prevention, and end-of-life care planning.
Taxonomy: 207RG0300X
Education & Training
Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210023
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Alia T Tuqan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alia T Tuqan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Riverside 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 Alia T Tuqan
NPI records show Dr. Tuqan as active with telehealth listed in Riverside, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (844) 827-8000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alia T Tuqan
Practice Location
3390 University Ave Ste 100, Riverside, CA 92501-3315
Mailing Address
3390 University Ave Ste 100, Riverside, CA 92501-3315
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