Joel Alberto Terriquez, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Joel Alberto Terriquez is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Flagstaff, AZ with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joel Alberto Terriquez, M.D. practices as part of a group infectious disease specialist practice in Flagstaff, AZ. He has been practicing since 2010 — over 21 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. CMS MIPS quality score: 77.01/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Federal MIPS score higher than 25% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1200 N Beaver St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001-3118
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202377.01/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.8%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9 pts)
Better than 75% of reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
265
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
83
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
329
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $140k
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 Diabetes.
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 (+4%) — 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 (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — 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 (+14%) — 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 (+10%) — 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 (+18%) — 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.
$143 received from industry
2 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 Joel Alberto Terriquez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
21 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Mailing address
1200 N Beaver St Payer Credentialing, Flagstaff, AZ 86001-3118
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100023
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joel Alberto Terriquez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Flagstaff 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 Joel Alberto Terriquez
NPI records show Dr. Terriquez as active with telehealth listed in Flagstaff, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (928) 214-3832.
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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Practice Location
1200 N Beaver St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001-3118
Mailing Address
1200 N Beaver St Payer Credentialing, Flagstaff, AZ 86001-3118
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