Nuhad Elias Abou Zeid, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Nuhad Elias Abou Zeid is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Winston Salem, NC with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Nuhad Elias Abou Zeid, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 24+ years, working in group practice. She has been in practice for 24+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.3/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 21% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 71% of doctors in North Carolina on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202398.3/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.7 pts)
Better than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in North CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.7%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
58
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
139
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,251
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.32M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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 Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
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 (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$100 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 Nuhad Elias Abou Zeid's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.35 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
24 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 344, Winston Salem, NC 27102-0344
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Nuhad Elias Abou Zeid
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nuhad Elias Abou Zeid for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Winston Salem 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 Nuhad Elias Abou Zeid
NPI records show Dr. Abou Zeid as active with telehealth listed in Winston Salem, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (336) 716-2255.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001
Mailing Address
Po Box 344, Winston Salem, NC 27102-0344
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