Leila Ali-Akbarian, MD,MPH
Leila Ali-Akbarian is a Family Medicine specialist based in Tucson, AZ with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Leila Ali-Akbarian, MD,MPH practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Tucson, AZ. A University of Arizona College of Medicine graduate since 2006, she brings 20+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 28% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2396dNPPES updated 2019-11-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
707 N Alvernon Way Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85711-1827
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.16%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)
3.16% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.5%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
161
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
265
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,438
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $160k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ 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 (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$15 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Leila Ali-Akbarian's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
University of Arizona College of Medicine
20 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Arizona College of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
2802 N Alvernon Way Ste 200, Tucson, AZ 85712-1500
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100007
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Leila Ali-Akbarian
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Leila Ali-Akbarian for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Tucson 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 Leila Ali-Akbarian
Dr. Ali-Akbarian is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tucson, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (520) 694-1611.
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 Leila Ali-Akbarian
Practice Location
707 N Alvernon Way Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85711-1827
Mailing Address
2802 N Alvernon Way Ste 200, Tucson, AZ 85712-1500
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