Engida B Alemu, MD
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 36 years in specialist, Engida B Alemu, MD is a long-established specialist in Yuma. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 36 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.67/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4300dNPPES updated 2014-07-28 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2281 W 24th St Suite 11, Yuma, AZ 85364
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 83% of doctors in Arizona on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202390.67/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
Better than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in ArizonaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better66.6%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-16.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
600
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
201
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
863
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $919k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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 (+10%) — 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 (+26%) — 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 (+16%) — 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 (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$428 received from industry
25 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Engida B Alemu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 064023
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Specialist Care With Engida B Alemu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Engida B Alemu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Yuma 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 Engida B Alemu
Dr. Alemu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Yuma, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (928) 314-3201.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2281 W 24th St Suite 11, Yuma, AZ 85364
Mailing Address
2281 W 24th St Suite 11, Yuma, AZ 85364
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