Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Wakkas Tayara, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Gulfport, MS
- NPI 1710916564
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 87.9 / 100 · 2023
- 40 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1391 Broad Ave
Gulfport, MS 395012419
(228) 392-7429
fax (228) 396-3830 - Mailing address
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1720A Medical Park Dr, Suite 340
Biloxi, MS 395322129
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 14, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Mississippi #18677
- Medicaid
- MS #00124636
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710916564. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,224
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$291,437
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 1,841 | 946 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 763 | 375 | $92 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 456 | 171 | $112 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 306 | 260 | $65 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 243 | 190 | $162 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 216 | 164 | $13 | |
93325 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function | 159 | 144 | $3 | |
93294 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | 137 | 55 | $28 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 126 | 105 | $74 | |
93351 |
Ultrasound of heart with continuous electrocardiogram (ecg) during rest, exercise and/or drug induced stress with review and report | 112 | 108 | $77 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Gulfport Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 213. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,234
Transactions
41
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVRx, INC. | 3 | $247.69 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 5 | $177.19 | |
| Abiomed | 7 | $176.07 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 7 | $134.70 | |
| AngioDynamics, INC. | 1 | $82.39 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 4 | $56.08 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 3 | $50.41 | |
| Amgen INC. | 3 | $42.96 | |
| Biotronik INC. | 2 | $40.96 | |
| Philips North America LLC | 1 | $36.05 | |
| Inari Medical, INC. | 1 | $34.10 | |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $32.81 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $32.54 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 1 | $22.46 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $19.82 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,388
Patients
955
Total drug cost
$451,763
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 335 | 133 | $1,722 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 304 | 126 | $4,575 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 271 | 78 | $241,512 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 224 | 90 | $1,312 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 221 | 99 | $1,610 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 133 | 64 | $540 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | Generic | 130 | 49 | $3,278 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 130 | 61 | $1,453 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 123 | 57 | $1,270 |
| Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) | Brand | 118 | 40 | $130,816 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Wakkas Tayara's medical specialty?
Dr. Wakkas Tayara practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Gulfport, MS.
Where does Dr. Wakkas Tayara practice?
Dr. Wakkas Tayara practices at 1391 Broad Ave, Gulfport, MS 395012419. Office phone: 2283927429.
What is Dr. Wakkas Tayara's NPI?
Dr. Wakkas Tayara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710916564, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Wakkas Tayara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Wakkas Tayara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Wakkas Tayara commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.