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Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD

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Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine (1993)

450 Pershing Boulevard
Whitehall, PA 18052

(610) 434-6678

Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Whitehall, PA specializing in family medicine. He graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network.

Office Locations

450 Pershing Boulevard
Whitehall, PA 18052

(610) 434-6678

(610) 434-6671

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

carotid duplex ultrasound

By Affordability:

carotid duplex ultrasound

carotid ultrasound

duplex ultrasound

vascular ultrasound

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD performed more carotid duplex ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for carotid duplex ultrasound, carotid ultrasound, duplex ultrasound, and vascular ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD performed more ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 25%

By Volume:

abdominal ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD performed more abdominal ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Whitehall, PA during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, vascular procedures, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	103
blood draw	197
diagnostic procedures	844
doctor visit	1066
ear procedures	16
lab tests	36
preventive care	232
ultrasound (sonogram)	103
vaccines	201
vascular procedures	237

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Whitehall, PA during 2013 were provocative tests, eye procedures, preventive care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	133
blood draw	171
doctor visit	991
eye procedures	267
lab tests	28
preventive care	243
provocative tests	267
ultrasound (sonogram)	133
vaccines	209
vascular procedures	240

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	20
Less than 65	171

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	4
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Whitehall, PA during 2014 were provocative tests, eye procedures, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	196
blood draw	135
doctor visit	1077
eye procedures	240
lab tests	23
preventive care	196
provocative tests	240
ultrasound (sonogram)	196
vaccines	176
vascular procedures	217

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	13
Hispanic	31
Asian	21
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	19
Less than 65	171

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Whitehall, PA during 2015 were vascular procedures, provocative tests, eye procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	159
blood draw	134
doctor visit	942
eye procedures	224
lab tests	25
preventive care	164
provocative tests	224
ultrasound (sonogram)	159
vaccines	137
vascular procedures	225

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD.

**Gender**
Male	410
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	576
Black	24
Hispanic	56
Asian	48
Other	68
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	32
Less than 65	324

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Whitehall, PA during 2016 were vascular procedures, provocative tests, eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	173
blood draw	113
doctor visit	889
eye procedures	196
lab tests	16
preventive care	145
provocative tests	196
ultrasound (sonogram)	173
vaccines	126
vascular procedures	212

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	13
Hispanic	25
Asian	23
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	19
Less than 65	143

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Whitehall, PA during 2017 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	172
blood draw	95
doctor visit	759
lab tests	22
preventive care	118
ultrasound (sonogram)	172
vaccines	104
vascular procedures	178

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	19
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	20
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	5
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Whitehall, PA during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	143
blood draw	82
doctor visit	649
lab tests	18
preventive care	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	143
vaccines	75
vascular procedures	154

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	19
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	19
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Whitehall, PA during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, abdominal imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	139
blood draw	56
doctor visit	628
lab tests	20
neck imaging	65
preventive care	104
ultrasound (sonogram)	335
vaccines	86
vascular procedures	223

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	20
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	41
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Whitehall, PA during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, abdominal imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	109
blood draw	31
doctor visit	722
electroencephalography (EEG)	22
evoked potential test	22
lab tests	14
neck imaging	63
preventive care	96
ultrasound (sonogram)	288
vaccines	96
vascular procedures	145

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	25
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	41
Dementia	5
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Whitehall, PA during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging, vascular procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	219
blood draw	35
doctor visit	629
lab tests	17
neck imaging	57
preventive care	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	398
vaccines	60
vascular procedures	176

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	23
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	30
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD in 2021

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	4

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Whitehall, PA during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging, vascular procedures and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	213
doctor visit	649
neck imaging	70
preventive care	52
ultrasound (sonogram)	381
vaccines	37
vascular procedures	139

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	20
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Whitehall, PA during 2023 were ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging, vascular procedures and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	146
doctor visit	508
neck imaging	69
preventive care	52
ultrasound (sonogram)	294
vaccines	52
vascular procedures	91

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	15
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Whitehall, PA were diagnostic procedures, provocative tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and eye procedures.

abdominal imaging	158
blood draw	104
diagnostic procedures	844
doctor visit	792
ear procedures	16
electroencephalography (EEG)	22
evoked potential test	22
eye procedures	231
lab tests	21
neck imaging	64
preventive care	130
provocative tests	231
ultrasound (sonogram)	231
vaccines	113
vascular procedures	186

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	240
Hispanic	18
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	33

**Age**
75 to 84	63
85 and over	19
Less than 65	120
65 to 74	120

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	5
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Family Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine (1993)

Residency: UPMC McKeesport Hospital (2002)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Family Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Luke's University Health Network

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Wael Yacoub, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$52,520 INVOKANA $51,894	XARELTO $581	INVOKAMET $28	Xarelto DVT PE $6	$12
FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$26,872 DALIRESP $12,202	VIIBRYD $6,625	LINZESS $5,239	FETZIMA $2,767	TUDORZA $18	Other $22
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$16,625 BYDUREON $12,205	FARXIGA $1,290	BREZTRI $914	SYMBICORT $897	CRESTOR $299	Other $1,020
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$15,811 SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $1,578	Spiriva $1,246	JARDIANCE $1,101	STIOLTO $610	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $202	Other $11,073
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$9,895 Edarbyclor $6,677	Edarbi $1,375	$1,843
Other	$22,940 LINZESS $2,989	Lonhala Magnair $2,723	VIBERZI $1,823	UTIBRON $1,740	RYBELSUS $951	Other $12,713

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$93,750
Food and Beverage	$30,388
Travel and Lodging	$10,424
Honoraria	$7,500
Consulting Fee	$1,903
Other	$698

Biography

Dr. Wael Yacoub's area of specialization is family medicine. He is affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network. According to St. Luke's University Health Network, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in. Dr. Yacoub attended medical school at the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Yacoub trained at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.