Joseph Azzam, MD
NPI 1679078109 · Rheumatology Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Azzam, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1679078109).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679078109
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A173245 (CA)
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
8 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
1,612 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 155 | $133 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 124 | $9 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 93 | $17 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Joint Or Other Extremity Structure Except Blood Vessels76882 | 86 | $70 |
| Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate, to Detect Inflammation, Non-Automated85651 | 84 | $4 |
| Measurement C-Reactive Protein for Detection of Infection Or Inflammation |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 28 | 12 |
| Prednisone | 24 | 15 |
| Gabapentin | 16 | — |
| Naproxen | 16 | 11 |
| Colchicine | 16 | 11 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 15 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$785 across 19 records (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
- 2018-03-27
- Last updated
- 2026-05-04
- Certified
- 2026-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Azzam's NPI number?
- Joseph Azzam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679078109, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Azzam's specialty?
- Joseph Azzam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Azzam located?
- Joseph Azzam's practice location on file with NPPES is 450 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117-1019.
- What is Joseph Azzam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Azzam is (415) 750-5942.
- Does Joseph Azzam accept Medicare?
- Joseph Azzam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Azzam's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Azzam's NPI (1679078109) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.