Waqas Ali, DO
Also practices: INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT
Waqas Ali, DO has been part of the Rockwall medical community since 2019 in group practice. With 7+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Rockwall area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 82.14/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 59% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 264dNPPES updated 2025-08-14 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Texas.
MIPS Score
202382.14/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better38.67%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+33.6 pts)
38.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
230
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
237
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
525
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $20k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — 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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — 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 (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.1k received from industry
19 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 Waqas Ali's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 13, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
7 years in practice
Established
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Waqas Ali
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Waqas Ali for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Rockwall 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 Waqas Ali
NPI records show Dr. Ali as active with telehealth listed in Rockwall, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (972) 771-8111.
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 Waqas Ali
Practice Location
1301 Summer Lee Dr, Rockwall, TX 75032-5452
Mailing Address
1301 Summer Lee Dr, Rockwall, TX 75032-5452
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