Malik Ya Ghannam, MD
Vascular Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Malik Ya Ghannam is a Vascular Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Des Moines, IA with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across IA can see Malik Ya Ghannam, MD in person in Des Moines or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2017 — over 14 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 248dNPPES updated 2025-09-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1111 6th Ave Ste A100, Des Moines, IA 50314-2610
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.3%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
109
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
23
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
191
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $61k
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
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 Stroke / TIA.
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+62%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ 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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 16, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
14 years in practice
Established
Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty in the evaluation, prevention, treatment and recovery from vascular diseases of the nervous system. This subspecialty includes the diagnosis and treatment of vascular events of arterial or venous origin from a large number of causes that affect the brain or spinal cord such as ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia and spinal cord hemorrhage.
Taxonomy: 2084V0102X
Mailing address
Po Box 674721, Dallas, TX 75267-4721
Differs from practice location
Virtual Vascular Neurology Care With Malik Ya Ghannam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Malik Ya Ghannam for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Des Moines 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 Malik Ya Ghannam
NPI records show Dr. Ghannam as active with telehealth listed in Des Moines, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (515) 358-0011.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Malik Ya Ghannam
Practice Location
1111 6th Ave Ste A100, Des Moines, IA 50314-2610
Mailing Address
Po Box 674721, Dallas, TX 75267-4721
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