Wesam Yacoub, M.D.
NPI 1518992239 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Greensboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wesam Yacoub, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Greensboro, NC (NPI 1518992239).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518992239
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2008-01539 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
389 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 87 | $198 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 57 | $120 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 44 | $111 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 41 | $8 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 33 | $10 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 32 | $11 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 260 | 88 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 73 | 16 |
| Budesonide/Formoterol Fumaratebrand: Symbicort | 59 | 15 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 51 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ventolin Hfa | 51 | 19 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 45 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-11
- Last updated
- 2011-04-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wesam Yacoub's NPI number?
- Wesam Yacoub's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518992239, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wesam Yacoub's specialty?
- Wesam Yacoub is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wesam Yacoub located?
- Wesam Yacoub's practice location on file with NPPES is 520 N Elam Ave, Greensboro, NC 27403-1127.
- What is Wesam Yacoub's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wesam Yacoub is (336) 547-1801.
- Does Wesam Yacoub accept Medicare?
- Wesam Yacoub is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wesam Yacoub's NPI active?
- Yes — Wesam Yacoub's NPI (1518992239) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-04-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.