Zaid Al-Dahhan, M.D.
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
Older · 110dNPPES updated 2026-01-16 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 301, Escondido, CA 92029-4113
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
20239.67/100
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 = better86.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
283
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription 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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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.
Board certified · Jan 15, 2026
CMS-verified certification date
9 years in practice
Established
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
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
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual 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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Zaid Al-Dahhan
Practice Location
1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 301, Escondido, CA 92029-4113
Mailing Address
9373 Hazard Way Ste 200 Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92123-1226
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