Wissam A. Fayad, M.D.
Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine
Wissam A. Fayad is a Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Yuma, AZ with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Wissam a. Fayad, M.D. runs an independent geriatrician practice in Yuma, AZ. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 28 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.64/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Uses generic medications more than 49% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Federal MIPS score higher than 94% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1841 W 25th St Ste a, Yuma, AZ 85364-6932
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 94% of doctors in Arizona on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202397.64/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)
Top 6% of MIPS-scored doctors in ArizonaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.32%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)
2.32% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.9%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
423
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
488
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
10,460
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.33M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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 (+8%) — 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 (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — 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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$250 received from industry
5 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 Wissam a. Fayad's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 23, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
28 years in practice
Experienced
Geriatricians specialize in healthcare for older adults, managing multiple chronic conditions, medication interactions, cognitive decline, falls prevention, and end-of-life care planning.
Taxonomy: 207RG0300X
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 064023
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Wissam a. Fayad
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Wissam a. Fayad for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Yuma 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 Wissam a. Fayad
NPI records show Dr. Fayad as active with telehealth listed in Yuma, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (928) 344-5565.
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 Wissam a. Fayad
Practice Location
1841 W 25th St Ste a, Yuma, AZ 85364-6932
Mailing Address
1841 W 25th St Ste a, Yuma, AZ 85364-6932
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