Mubeena Begum, MD
Mubeena Begum is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Gulfport, MS with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 27 years in internal medicine, Mubeena Begum, MD is a long-established internist in Gulfport. She has been in practice for 27+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 50% of reporting doctors in Mississippi
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in Mississippi
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 709dNPPES updated 2024-06-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4500 13th St Gulfport Memorial Hospital, Gulfport, MS 39501-2515
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 = better0.61%
Mississippi avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Mississippi0.61% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.1%
Mississippi avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
277
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
318
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,046
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $507k
Percentile rankings compared against 222 reporting peers in Mississippi.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — 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 (+4%) — 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 (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$68 received from industry
4 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 Mubeena Begum's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 12, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
27 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Mailing address
4500 13th St P O Box 1810, Gulfport, MS 39501-2515
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Mubeena Begum
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mubeena Begum for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Gulfport 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 Mubeena Begum
NPI records show Dr. Begum as active with telehealth listed in Gulfport, MS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (228) 867-4396.
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 Mubeena Begum
Practice Location
4500 13th St Gulfport Memorial Hospital, Gulfport, MS 39501-2515
Mailing Address
4500 13th St P O Box 1810, Gulfport, MS 39501-2515
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