Walid Khabbaz, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Patients across IN can see Walid Khabbaz, M.D. in person in South Bend or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 39+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 87.96/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in Indiana
- Federal MIPS score higher than 64% of MIPS-scored doctors in Indiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
610 N Michigan St Ste 306, South Bend, IN 46601-1079
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Indiana, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202387.96/100
Indiana avg: 80.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in IndianaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better17.04%
Indiana avg: 5.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+11.9 pts)
17.04% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.6%
Indiana avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.8 pts)
Better than 89% of reporting doctors in IndianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
116
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
57
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
223
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $7k
Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.
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 Ischemic Heart 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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — 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 (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.6k received from industry
13 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 Walid Khabbaz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 28, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Mailing address
3245 Health Dr Ste 100, Granger, IN 46530-1380
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Walid Khabbaz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Walid Khabbaz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to South Bend 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 Khabbaz
NPI records show Dr. Khabbaz as active with telehealth listed in South Bend, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (574) 647-6500.
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 Walid Khabbaz
Practice Location
610 N Michigan St Ste 306, South Bend, IN 46601-1079
Mailing Address
3245 Health Dr Ste 100, Granger, IN 46530-1380
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