Walid S Ayoub, M.D.

Hepatology Internal Medicine

Walid S Ayoub is a Hepatology Internal Medicine specialist based in West Hollywood, CA with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(310) 423-6000West Hollywood, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Walid S Ayoub, M.D. practices as part of a group hepatology internal medicine specialist practice in West Hollywood, CA. Trained at Creighton University School of Medicine (class of 1995), he has been practicing for over 31 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. CMS MIPS quality score: 87.68/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 69% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 25 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in West Hollywood31+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 331dNPPES updated 2025-06-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

8900 Beverly Blvd Fl 3, West Hollywood, CA 90048-2438

Fax: (310) 423-2356
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.

MIPS Score

2023

87.68/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

71.3%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-11.5 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

568

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

156

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,040

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.03M

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 Diabetes.

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 (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+17%)51%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+1%)50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+11%)41%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+9%)41%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+10%)32%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$135.4k received from industry

113 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Walid S Ayoub's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1995

    Creighton University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jun 26, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 31 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

The discipline of Hepatology encompasses the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine considers Hepatology part of the subspecialty of gastroenterology. Physicians who identify themselves as Hepatologists usually, but not always, have been trained in gastrointestinal programs.

Taxonomy: 207RI0008X

Education & Training

Creighton University School of Medicine (Class of 1995)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

4140 W 190th St, Torrance, CA 90504-5513

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration

CMS Certification Number: 19043F

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Walid S Ayoub

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Walid S Ayoub for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to West Hollywood 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 Walid S Ayoub

Dr. Ayoub is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in West Hollywood, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 423-6000.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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