2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1255449112 MD
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SHERIF YACOUB, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in MT PLEASANT, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 367 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$59.87
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SHERIF YACOUB, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MT PLEASANT, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 367 beneficiaries — 42% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $59.87 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SHERIF YACOUB, MD filed 2,711 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MT PLEASANT, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SHERIF YACOUB, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SHERIF YACOUB, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/29/2006

NPI 1255449112

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,711 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within South Carolina

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

SHERIF YACOUB, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider practicing in MT PLEASANT, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1255449112. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SHERIF YACOUB, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3510 N HIGHWAY 17 STE 220, MT PLEASANT, SC, 29466, with a listed phone of (843) 724-2011. NPI 1255449112 was issued on 08/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what YACOUB most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,711 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 367 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3510 N HIGHWAY 17 STE 220
MT PLEASANT, SC 29466

Provider Details

NPI 1255449112
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/29/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHERIF YACOUB, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ROPER SAINT FRANCIS PHYSICIANS NETWORK
CHARLESTON, SC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for SHERIF YACOUB, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$60

Largest payer

RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

SHERIF YACOUB, MD — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)

42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 2,711 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,711
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
367
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,028
Total Day Supply
209,513
Brand vs Generic
42% brand / 58% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$50K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 185, 75-84: 127, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
403
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
114
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
110
Ozempic
Semaglutide
109
Atorvastatin Calcium
97
Metformin Hcl
76
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
75
Amlodipine Besylate
69
Liothyronine Sodium
68
Tresiba Flextouch U-100
Insulin Degludec
65

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How SHERIF YACOUB, MD fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

SHERIF YACOUB, MD's 2,711 claims are above the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as YACOUB.

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHERIF YACOUB, MD's specialty?
SHERIF YACOUB, MD specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in MT PLEASANT, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does SHERIF YACOUB, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHERIF YACOUB, MD wrote 2,711 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 367 beneficiaries.
Where is SHERIF YACOUB, MD located?
SHERIF YACOUB, MD is located at 3510 N HIGHWAY 17 STE 220, MT PLEASANT, SC, 29466. Phone: (843) 724-2011.
What is SHERIF YACOUB, MD's NPI number?
SHERIF YACOUB, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255449112, issued on 08/29/2006.
Does SHERIF YACOUB, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHERIF YACOUB, MD's prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHERIF YACOUB, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHERIF YACOUB, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Trulicity, Synthroid. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHERIF YACOUB, MD accept Medicare?
SHERIF YACOUB, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,711 Part D claims and 367 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHERIF YACOUB, MD's credentials?
SHERIF YACOUB, MD's NPI is 1255449112 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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