Essam R Quraishi, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Essam R Quraishi is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Santa Ana, CA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Essam R Quraishi, MD in person in Santa Ana or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2007 — over 26 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2621 S Bristol St Ste 202, Santa Ana, CA 92704-5718
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better76.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
244
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
509
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,545
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $982k
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$891 received from industry
37 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 Essam R Quraishi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 24, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Essam R Quraishi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Essam R Quraishi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Santa Ana 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 Quraishi
NPI records show Dr. Quraishi as active with telehealth listed in Santa Ana, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (657) 900-4536.
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 Quraishi
Practice Location
2621 S Bristol St Ste 202, Santa Ana, CA 92704-5718
Mailing Address
2621 S Bristol St Ste 202, Santa Ana, CA 92704-5718
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