Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Tahir Yaqub, M.D.
Family Medicine · Atwater, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Yaqub
Dr. Tahir Yaqub is a family medicine specialist in Atwater, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yaqub performed 9,172 Medicare services across 4,000 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yaqub received a total of $1,270 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 62 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Yaqub is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in CA
$1,270 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,172
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for family medicine
4,000
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~483 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
3,129 | $87 | $201 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
1,487 | $49 | $99 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
813 | $8 | $10 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
455 | $0 | $10 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
399 | $66 | $143 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
385 | $134 | $206 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
341 | $10 | $35 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
284 | $21 | $72 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
273 | $1 | $5 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
215 | $3 | $10 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
150 | $0 | $10 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
145 | $67 | $80 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
145 | $32 | $35 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
129 | $12 | $40 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
112 | $5 | $15 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
72 | $114 | $282 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
54 | $1 | $11 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
50 | $17 | $60 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
44 | $16 | $18 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
36 | $48 | $108 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
36 | $95 | $416 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
35 | $37 | $81 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
35 | $47 | $132 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
33 | $13 | $30 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
30 | $5 | $50 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
30 | $6 | $22 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
26 | $15 | $18 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
24 | $19 | $60 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
24 | $6 | $8 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
22 | $11 | $43 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
19 | $63 | $290 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
18 | $93 | $183 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $83 | $260 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
16 | $43 | $95 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
15 | $47 | $102 |
| Infectious agent smear test A laboratory test that involves examining a sample under a microscope to identify infectious agents. |
14 | $6 | $14 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
13 | $32 | $35 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $32 | $77 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
12 | $19 | $57 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
11 | $28 | $121 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
11 | $5 | $10 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,270
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $181/year across 7 years
Top 23% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
62
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,252 (98.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$17 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$62
2023
$280
2022
$305
2021
$128
2020
$149
2019
$243
2018
$103
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$28
PFIZER INC.
$17
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$109
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$100
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$96
Lilly USA, LLC
$74
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$62
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$61
Baxter Healthcare
$57
PFIZER INC.
$53
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$51
Exact Sciences Corporation
$47
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$46
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
SI-BONE, Inc.
$40
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$39
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$29
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$27
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$27
Alkermes, Inc.
$24
Qiagen, LLC
$23
QIAGEN, LLC
$20
Electromed, Inc.
$20
Lundbeck LLC
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
VBI Vaccines (Delaware) Inc.
$15
Novo Nordisk Inc
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
Seqirus USA Inc
$14
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$13
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$12
Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 24.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(7999) SRC Und · (8874) inCourage · ACCRUFER · AJOVY · ARISTADA · BEXSERO · COLOGUARD · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · CardioMEMS HF System · Cologuard Collection Kit · Crysvita · DONNATAL · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT · FLUCELVAX QUADRIVALENT · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · GARDASIL 9 · Hillrom - Life 2000 Ventilation System · JANUVIA · LEQVIO · MOUNJARO · MYFEMBREE · NUPLAZID · NURTEC ODT · OFEV · PreHevbrio · QUANTIFERON-TB GOLD PLUS · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · SHINGRIX · SMARTVEST · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Vascepa · Wellcentive Undiv · XARELTO · Xofluza · Yupelri · iFuse Implant · inCourage
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
175
Per 100K population
61.3
County median income
$65,044
Nearest hospital
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
13.9 mi
13.9 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Yaqub is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Yaqub experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yaqub performed 3,129 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Yaqub receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yaqub received a total of $1,270 from 34 companies across 62 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Yaqub's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Atwater?
Dr. Yaqub's average Medicare payment per service is $53. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Yaqub) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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