Rizwana Begum Hussain, M.D.
Rizwana Begum Hussain, M.D. has been part of the Rowland Heights medical community since 2007 in independent practice. With 49+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Rowland Heights area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 62% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3654dNPPES updated 2016-05-04 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
18750 Colima Rd Suite B, Rowland Heights, CA 91748-2959
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 = better2.39%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)
2.39% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
219
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
282
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,363
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $705k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Diabetes.
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%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — 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 (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$135 received from industry
6 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 Rizwana Begum Hussain's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
49 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
Taxonomy: 208D00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194117
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual General Practice Care With Rizwana Begum Hussain
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rizwana Begum Hussain for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Rowland Heights 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 Rizwana Begum Hussain
NPI records show Dr. Hussain as active with telehealth listed in Rowland Heights, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (626) 912-9345.
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 Rizwana Begum Hussain
Practice Location
18750 Colima Rd Suite B, Rowland Heights, CA 91748-2959
Mailing Address
18750 Colima Rd Suite B, Rowland Heights, CA 91748-2959
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