Yewande Rukayat Alimi, MD
Yewande Rukayat Alimi is a Surgery specialist based in Washington, DC with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Yewande Rukayat Alimi, MD has practiced surgery for 13+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Emory University School of Medicine (class of 2013), she has been practicing for over 13 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.18/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 45% of MIPS-scored doctors in District of Columbia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw Dept of Surgery, Washington, DC 20007-2113
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in District of Columbia.
MIPS Score
202380.18/100
District of Columbia avg: 80.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in District of ColumbiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
104
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescriptions Written
21
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $446
Percentile rankings compared against 449 reporting peers in District of Columbia.
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 (+3%) — 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
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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$7.6k received from industry
42 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Yewande Rukayat Alimi's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.61 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
Emory University School of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 9, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Education & Training
Emory University School of Medicine (Class of 2013)
Mailing address
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw # Phc4, Washington, DC 20007-2113
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 500025
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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 Yewande Rukayat Alimi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Washington 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 Yewande Rukayat Alimi
NPI records show Dr. Alimi as active with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 444-1233.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Yewande Rukayat Alimi
Practice Location
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw Dept of Surgery, Washington, DC 20007-2113
Mailing Address
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw # Phc4, Washington, DC 20007-2113
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