Preetha Ali, M.D.

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Preetha Ali is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Washington, DC with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(202) 877-8484Washington, DC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Preetha Ali, M.D. specializes in colon & rectal surgery, serving patients in Washington, DC in group practice. She graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2008 and has 18+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.18/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 45% of MIPS-scored doctors in District of Columbia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 4 Colon & Rectal Surgery providers in DCSee all Colon & Rectal Surgery in Washington18+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 835dNPPES updated 2024-02-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at DC Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

106 Irving St Nw Ste 2100n, Washington, DC 20010-2927

Fax: (202) 877-8483
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in District of Columbia.

MIPS Score

2023

80.18/100

District of Columbia avg: 80.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.4 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in District of Columbia

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

111

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

52

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

102

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $7k

Percentile rankings compared against 449 reporting peers in District of Columbia.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+1%)50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+13%)47%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)32%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%
Cancer
Higher than avg (+9%)30%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.3k received from industry

7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Preetha Ali's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2008

    University of Maryland School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Feb 7, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 18 years in practice

    Experienced

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Taxonomy: 208C00000X

Education & Training

University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 2008)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 500021

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Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Preetha Ali

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Preetha Ali for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Washington 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 Preetha Ali

NPI records show Dr. Ali as active with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 877-8484.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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