Firas Bannout, M.D
Clinical Neurophysiology Psychiatry & Neurology
Firas Bannout is a Clinical Neurophysiology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Loma Linda, CA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Firas Bannout, M.D runs an independent clinical neurophysiology psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Loma Linda, CA. He has been practicing since 2009 — over 25 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 85.19/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 55% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
11370 Anderson St Suite B-100, Loma Linda, CA 92354-3450
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202385.19/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.6 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
258
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
297
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,389
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.18M
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 Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$893 received from industry
12 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 Firas Bannout's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
25 years in practice
Experienced
Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty with psychiatric or neurologic expertise in the diagnosis and management of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system disorders using combined clinical evaluation and electrophysiologic testing such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
Taxonomy: 2084N0600X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190036
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Clinical Neurophysiology Care With Firas Bannout
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Firas Bannout for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Loma Linda 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 Firas Bannout
NPI records show Dr. Bannout as active with telehealth listed in Loma Linda, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (909) 558-2880.
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 Firas Bannout
Practice Location
11370 Anderson St Suite B-100, Loma Linda, CA 92354-3450
Mailing Address
11370 Anderson St Suite B-100, Loma Linda, CA 92354-3450
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