Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Wael Yacoub, M.D
Family Medicine · Whitehall, PA
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Yacoub from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Yacoub
Dr. Wael Yacoub is a family medicine specialist in Whitehall, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yacoub performed 1,067 Medicare services across 814 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yacoub received a total of $27,096 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 926 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. Yacoub 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 24% volume in PA
$27,096 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,067
Medicare services
Top 24% in PA for family medicine
814
Unique beneficiaries
$79
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~53 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. |
378 | $82 | $170 |
| 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. |
118 | $56 | $110 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
114 | $125 | $200 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
79 | $140 | $300 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
77 | $41 | $200 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
69 | $78 | $300 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
69 | $87 | $300 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
54 | $29 | $40 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 52 | $20 | $180 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with tilt This test evaluates the function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It involves monitoring the patient for at least five minutes while they are tilted. |
19 | $88 | $500 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
14 | $100 | $125 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
12 | $56 | $250 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
12 | $58 | $175 |
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 ↗$27,096
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,871/year across 7 years
Top 1% in PA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
926
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
$14,886 (54.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12,211 (45.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,551
2023
$2,419
2022
$2,441
2021
$2,162
2020
$1,933
2019
$3,745
2018
$11,845
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$472
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$458
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$267
ABBVIE INC.
$217
Lilly USA, LLC
$214
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$179
Exact Sciences Corporation
$120
Amgen Inc.
$91
Abbott Laboratories
$90
Ardelyx, Inc.
$85
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$68
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$68
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$38
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Dexcom, Inc.
$23
Corcept Therapeutics
$21
Almatica Pharma LLC
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$20
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 46.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11,172
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,862
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$2,743
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,409
Lilly USA, LLC
$774
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$685
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$635
AbbVie Inc.
$567
PFIZER INC.
$486
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$378
ABBVIE INC.
$351
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$348
Allergan Inc.
$342
Amgen Inc.
$335
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$283
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$215
Abbott Laboratories
$205
Allergan, Inc.
$195
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$181
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$170
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$164
Exact Sciences Corporation
$163
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$158
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$137
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$122
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$99
Ardelyx, Inc.
$85
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$82
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$79
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$68
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$61
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$57
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Corcept Therapeutics
$42
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Almatica Pharma LLC
$38
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$35
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$33
Dexcom, Inc.
$23
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$20
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$18
Horizon Pharma plc
$17
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
Eisai Inc.
$15
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$14
Mission Pharmacal Company
$13
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 61.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (55%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for family medicine in PA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
740
Per 100K population
197.1
County median income
$77,493
Nearest hospital
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL
6.1 mi
6.1 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. Yacoub is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 1% of PA peers, with 20 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. Yacoub experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yacoub performed 378 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. Yacoub receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yacoub received a total of $27,096 from 50 companies across 926 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. Yacoub's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Whitehall?
Dr. Yacoub's average Medicare payment per service is $79. 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. Yacoub) 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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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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