Rula Hajj-Ali, MD

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Rula Hajj-Ali is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Cleveland, OH with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(216) 986-1314Cleveland, OH
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Rula Hajj-Ali, MD has practiced internal medicine for 33+ years, working in group practice. She has been in practice for 33+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in Ohio
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 105 Internal Medicine providers in OHSee all Internal Medicine in Cleveland33+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio

Contact & Location

Practice Location

9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001

Fax: (216) 986-1191
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.77%

Ohio avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)

2.77% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

122

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

191

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,228

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.54M

Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.

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 (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+7%)56%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — 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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+8%)26%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$650 received from industry

1 transaction 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 Rula Hajj-Ali's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 33 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

6000 W Creek Rd Suite 10, Independence, OH 44131-2139

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Rula Hajj-Ali

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

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

NPI records show Dr. Hajj-Ali as active with telehealth listed in Cleveland, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (216) 986-1314.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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