Elias Georges Issa, MD
Also practices: PULMONARY DISEASE
Elias Georges Issa, MD has been part of the Blue Ridge medical community since 2005 in group practice. With 30+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Blue Ridge area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD. CMS MIPS quality score: 98.66/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
101 Riverstone Vis Suite 207, Blue Ridge, GA 30513-6648
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Georgia on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202398.66/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.1 pts)
Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in GeorgiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.42%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.3 pts)
5.42% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better75.2%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
884
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
842
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
12,285
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.86M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
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 COPD.
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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 (+3%) — 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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$243 received from industry
14 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 Elias Georges Issa's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Mailing address
4799 Blue Ridge Dr Suite 104, Blue Ridge, GA 30513-3240
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Elias Georges Issa
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Elias Georges Issa for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Blue Ridge 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 Elias Georges Issa
NPI records show Dr. Issa as active with telehealth listed in Blue Ridge, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (706) 964-4210.
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 Elias Georges Issa
Practice Location
101 Riverstone Vis Suite 207, Blue Ridge, GA 30513-6648
Mailing Address
4799 Blue Ridge Dr Suite 104, Blue Ridge, GA 30513-3240
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