Tameem Al-Aqtash, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Tameem Al-Aqtash is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Plano, TX with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Tameem Al-Aqtash, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 20+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2009 — over 20 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4716 Alliance Blvd Ste 700, Plano, TX 75093-5389
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better52.7%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-30.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
311
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
23
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
55
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $9k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Heart Failure.
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
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — 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 (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$6.5k received from industry
28 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Tameem Al-Aqtash's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 4, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Tameem Al-Aqtash
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tameem Al-Aqtash for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to Plano 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 Tameem Al-Aqtash
NPI records show Dr. Al-Aqtash as active with telehealth listed in Plano, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (469) 800-6000.
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 Tameem Al-Aqtash
Practice Location
4716 Alliance Blvd Ste 700, Plano, TX 75093-5389
Mailing Address
4716 Alliance Blvd Ste 700, Plano, TX 75093-5389
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