Tarek Darwish, MD
Tarek Darwish is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Kansas City, MO with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MO can see Tarek Darwish, MD in person in Kansas City or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 27 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in Missouri
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4320 Wornall Rd Suite 208, Kansas City, MO 64111-5941
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202320.16/100
Missouri avg: 81.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-63.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.6%
Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.8 pts)
Better than 79% of reporting doctors in MissouriHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
583
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
270
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,290
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $94k
Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — 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 (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — 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 (+14%) — 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 (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$946 received from industry
47 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Tarek Darwish's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
27 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Tarek Darwish
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tarek Darwish for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Kansas City 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 Tarek Darwish
NPI records show Dr. Darwish as active with telehealth listed in Kansas City, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (816) 531-0552.
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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Contact Tarek Darwish
Practice Location
4320 Wornall Rd Suite 208, Kansas City, MO 64111-5941
Mailing Address
4320 Wornall Rd Suite 208, Kansas City, MO 64111-5941
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