Jawad Sheqwara, M.D
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across GA can see Jawad Sheqwara, M.D in person in Waycross or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 20+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Waycross area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 4277dNPPES updated 2014-08-20 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1706 Alice St, Waycross, GA 31501-5216
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.62%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.5 pts)
5.62% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better67.8%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-15 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
201
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
139
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
854
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.86M
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 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — 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 (+2%) — 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 (+1%) — 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 (+7%) — 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.
$6.8k received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Jawad Sheqwara's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
20 years in practice
Experienced
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
Taxonomy: 207RH0003X
Mailing address
1900 Tebeau St, Waycross, GA 31501-6357
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Jawad Sheqwara
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jawad Sheqwara for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Waycross 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 Jawad Sheqwara
Dr. Sheqwara is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Waycross, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (912) 490-4673.
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 Jawad Sheqwara
Practice Location
1706 Alice St, Waycross, GA 31501-5216
Mailing Address
1900 Tebeau St, Waycross, GA 31501-6357
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