Ving Yam, D.O.

Family Medicine

(760) 294-8898Escondido, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 24 years in family medicine, Ving Yam, D.O. is a long-established family medicine physician in Escondido. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 24 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and Alzheimer's/dementia.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in California
  • Uses generic medications more than 49% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 4,025 Family Medicine providers in CASee all Family Medicine in Escondido24+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1156dNPPES updated 2023-03-07 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

701 E Grand Ave Ste 100, Escondido, CA 92025-4466

Fax: (760) 294-8827
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

2.3%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)

2.3% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.6%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.8 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

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

Medicare Patients

319

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

410

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

15,584

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $961k

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.

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 Alzheimer's / Dementia.

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

Alzheimer's / Dementia
56%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Mood Disorders
54%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+19%)51%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-3%)46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — 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

$66 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Ving Yam's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 19, 2020

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

935 E Pennsylvania Ave, Escondido, CA 92025-3425

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190167

View hospital on Medicare Care Compare

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Ving Yam

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Ving Yam for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, cognitive care — no travel to Escondido 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 Ving Yam

NPI records show Dr. Yam as active with telehealth listed in Escondido, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 294-8898.

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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