Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Tannous, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1508819152
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 921039000
(800) 926-8273
Additional location
1180 E Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA 937107812
(559) 228-4222
Mailing address
Po Box 232410
San Diego, CA 921932410

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 27, 2021
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A94352
Medicaid
MN #457443500

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508819152. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
682
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$79,940
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 125 78 $135
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 122 71 $189
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 95 95 $138
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 56 49 $16
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 38 31 $97
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 38 31 $135
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 35 35 $33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 29 25 $94
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 26 24 $8
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 26 26 $72

In context: peer comparison

Among 193 peers in San Diego Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 141. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$119
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $118.81

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$119

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
837
Patients
233
Total drug cost
$124,838
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 126 39 $1,567
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 94 29 $1,739
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 89 29 $1,058
Losartan Potassium Generic 74 27 $1,030
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 72 24 $1,125
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 47 17 $850
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Brand 44 12 $51,511
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 43 14 $60,234
Lisinopril Generic 42 12 $381
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 39 14 $1,228

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Tannous's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Tannous practices Internal Medicine Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Tannous practice?
Dr. Joseph Tannous practices at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 921039000. Office phone: 8009268273.
What is Dr. Joseph Tannous's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Tannous's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508819152, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Tannous accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Tannous accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Tannous commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.