Mehwish Farooqi
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Mehwish Farooqi is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Sioux Falls, SD with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Mehwish Farooqi has been part of the Sioux Falls medical community since 2018 in group practice. She has been in practice for 18+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.69/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Dakota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1038dNPPES updated 2023-07-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Dakota Board of Medical & Osteopathic Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1210 W 18th St Ste 100, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-4650
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202376.69/100
South Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
111
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
168
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
441
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $20k
Percentile rankings compared against 117 reporting peers in South Dakota.
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%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement and coordination
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$125 received from industry
5 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 Mehwish Farooqi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 19, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Mailing address
Po Box 5074, Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Mehwish Farooqi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mehwish Farooqi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Sioux Falls 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 Mehwish Farooqi
Dr. Farooqi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Sioux Falls, SD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (605) 312-8500.
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 Mehwish Farooqi
Practice Location
1210 W 18th St Ste 100, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-4650
Mailing Address
Po Box 5074, Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074
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