Zaid Al-Dahhan, M.D.

Nephrology Internal Medicine

(760) 294-1660Escondido, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Zaid Al-Dahhan, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 9+ years, working in group practice. With 9+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Escondido area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 41% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 563 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Escondido9+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 110dNPPES updated 2026-01-16 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 301, Escondido, CA 92029-4113

Fax: (760) 745-5016
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

9.67/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-73.9 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.2%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

283

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

155

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

816

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $160k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+35%)69%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+15%)47%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+24%)46%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-3%)46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
37%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jan 15, 2026

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 9 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

9373 Hazard Way Ste 200 Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92123-1226

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190167

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Zaid Al-Dahhan

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Zaid Al-Dahhan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Escondido 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 Zaid Al-Dahhan

NPI records show Dr. Al-Dahhan as active with telehealth listed in Escondido, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 294-1660.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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