Quick answers
- Does Wakkas Tayara accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wakkas Tayara accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Wakkas Tayara see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,248 Original Medicare patients and 4,642 services for Wakkas Tayara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wakkas Tayara's NPI number?
- 1710916564. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Wakkas Tayara, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,248 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,642 |
| Different services or procedures | 68 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)1,662 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)741 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)344 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)234 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)220 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Diabetes39%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
Hospitals where Wakkas Tayara works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wakkas Tayara at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Memorial Hospital at GulfportGulfport, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250019
- Memorial Hospital BiloxiBiloxi, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250007
- Santa Rosa Medical CenterMilton, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100124
- Singing River GulfportGulfport, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250123
- Singing River Health SystemPascagoula, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250040
Practice locations
Addresses where Wakkas Tayara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1340 Broad AveGulfport, MS 39501
- 1440 Central Ave EWiggins, MS 39577 (601) 928‑6700
- 1756 Popps Ferry RdBiloxi, MS 39532
- 4215 15th StGulfport, MS 39501 (228) 863‑5211
- 4225 Woodbine RdPace, FL 32571 (850) 994‑6575
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wakkas Tayara as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Memorial Hospital at Gulfport474 clinicians in the group
- Santa Rosa Hma Physician Management, LLC53 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Mississippi →
Other cardiologists in Gulfport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gulfport, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710916564 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians