Welim Sonye Azinge
Adult Medicine Family Medicine
Also practices: ADDICTION MEDICINE
Welim Sonye Azinge specializes in family medicine, serving patients in El Centro, CA in group practice. With 16+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the El Centro area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 49% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 48% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1467dNPPES updated 2022-04-30 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2026 N Imperial Ave Ste D, El Centro, CA 92243-1607
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 = better0.95%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.95% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
226
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
199
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,444
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $508k
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.
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.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — 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 (+15%) — 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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$346 received from industry
20 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Welim Sonye Azinge's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 29, 2022
CMS-verified certification date
16 years in practice
Experienced
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Taxonomy: 207QA0505X
Mailing address
9830 N Magnolia Ave Ste 200, Santee, CA 92071-1901
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190027
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Welim Sonye Azinge for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to El Centro 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 Welim Sonye Azinge
Dr. Azinge is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in El Centro, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 693-5372.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Welim Sonye Azinge
Practice Location
2026 N Imperial Ave Ste D, El Centro, CA 92243-1607
Mailing Address
9830 N Magnolia Ave Ste 200, Santee, CA 92071-1901
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