Dawood Findakly, MD
Medical Oncology Internal Medicine
Dawood Findakly is a Medical Oncology Internal Medicine specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Dawood Findakly, MD has been part of the San Diego medical community since 2018 in group practice. He has been in practice for 17+ years. Medical oncologists diagnose and treat cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 54% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
16918 Dove Canyon Rd Ste 103, San Diego, CA 92127-3455
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better17.16%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+12.1 pts)
17.16% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
146
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
472
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $886k
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.
$2.4k received from industry
85 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 Dawood Findakly's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 18, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
Medical oncologists diagnose and treat cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. They coordinate care with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists for comprehensive cancer treatment.
Taxonomy: 207RX0202X
Mailing address
Po Box 4062, Alameda, CA 94501-0401
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 220017
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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 Dawood Findakly for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to San Diego 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 Dawood Findakly
NPI records show Dr. Findakly as active with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 649-5100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Dawood Findakly
Practice Location
16918 Dove Canyon Rd Ste 103, San Diego, CA 92127-3455
Mailing Address
Po Box 4062, Alameda, CA 94501-0401
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