Tania Alchalabi

Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Tania Alchalabi is a Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Washington, DC with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(202) 741-2191Washington, DC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Tania Alchalabi has been part of the Washington medical community since 2008 in group practice. With 23+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Washington area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in District of Columbia
  • Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in District of Columbia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 2 Family Medicine providers in DCSee all Family Medicine in Washington23+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 3134dNPPES updated 2017-10-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at DC Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037-3201

CMS Clinical Data

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 = better

0.74%

District of Columbia avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)

0.74% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.2%

District of Columbia avg: 80.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in District of Columbia

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

469

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

333

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,653

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $415k

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 (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Alzheimer's / Dementia
43%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$103 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Tania Alchalabi's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.57 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

She 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.

Career Journey
  1. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineGeriatric Medicine in WashingtonAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.

Taxonomy: 207QG0300X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

15425 Shady Grove Road Suite 130, Rockville, MD 20850

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 500021

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Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Tania Alchalabi

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Tania Alchalabi 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 Tania Alchalabi

NPI records show Dr. Alchalabi as active with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 741-2191.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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