Essam R. Awad, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Essam R. Awad is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Fall River, MA with over 48 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE
Essam R. Awad, MD has practiced internal medicine for 48+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2007 — over 48 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1030 President Ave Suite 210, Fall River, MA 02720-5923
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better30.6%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-52.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
574
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
629
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,312
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.97M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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 (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$227 received from industry
5 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 Essam R. Awad's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 21, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
48 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Mailing address
200 Mill Rd Ste 180, Fairhaven, MA 02719-5255
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Essam R. Awad
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Essam R. Awad for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Fall River 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 Essam R. Awad
NPI records show Dr. Awad as active with telehealth listed in Fall River, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (508) 973-1780.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Essam R. Awad
Practice Location
1030 President Ave Suite 210, Fall River, MA 02720-5923
Mailing Address
200 Mill Rd Ste 180, Fairhaven, MA 02719-5255
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