Wakkas Tayara, M.D.
NPI 1710916564 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Gulfport, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wakkas Tayara, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Gulfport, MS (NPI 1710916564).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710916564
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18677 (MS)
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
4,477 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 1,662 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 700 | $95 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 344 | $115 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 234 | $67 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 220 | $14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 452 | 153 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 416 | 93 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 416 | 148 |
| Carvedilol | 307 | 107 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 286 | 106 |
| Furosemide | 200 | 76 |
| Losartan Potassium | 166 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,234 across 44 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
- 2006-07-02
- Last updated
- 2010-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wakkas Tayara's NPI number?
- Wakkas Tayara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710916564, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wakkas Tayara's specialty?
- Wakkas Tayara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wakkas Tayara located?
- Wakkas Tayara's practice location on file with NPPES is 1391 Broad Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501-2419.
- What is Wakkas Tayara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wakkas Tayara is (228) 392-7429.
- Does Wakkas Tayara accept Medicare?
- Wakkas Tayara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wakkas Tayara's NPI active?
- Yes — Wakkas Tayara's NPI (1710916564) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-01-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.