Summary

Dr. Wakkas Tayara has practiced cardiovascular disease for 40 years and is affiliated with Select Specialty Hospital Gulf Coast. They treat heart failure, coronary artery disease, and coronary artery disease in women, and perform contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms.

Dr. Tayara earned their medical degree from Jinnah Sindh Medical University and completed a residency at Cleveland Clinic Health System. They see patients in Gulfport, Mississippi, and speak Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Urdu. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Tayara 4.53 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 40 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Urdu
  • Cleveland Clinic Health System
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Memorial Interventional Cardiology

1340 Broad Ave Ste 320Gulfport, MS 39501
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.5 
40 Years of Experience 67 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Urdu
Gulfport , MSPEMBROKE PINES , FLSeattle , WAGulfport , MS
Med School: Jinnah Sindh Medical University Med School: University Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad De San Carlos Facultad De Ciencias Medicas
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Wakkas Tayara

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AETNA (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • Ambetter Magnolia Health
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield
  • CHAMP VA
  • CHIP Molina
  • Cigna (Excludes Healthsprings/Cigna Medicare Advantage)
  • First Choice (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • First Health (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • Fox Everett (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • Healthy Mississippi Medicare Advantage
  • Humana
  • Lockard & Williams (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • Magnolia Medicaid
  • Medicaid of Mississippi
  • Medicare
  • Mississippi Physicians Care Network – MPCN (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • Molina Healthcare of Mississipppi
  • Molina Marketplace
  • Optum – VA Community Care Newtork
  • Select Administrative Services (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • Tricare Region East
  • TrueCare
  • United Healthcare
  • Vantage Health Plan
  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage

Medical Specialties

Wakkas Tayara has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Wakkas Tayara has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Wakkas Tayara holds an expired medical license in the state of Mississippi.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Mississippi that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Cleveland Clinic Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Jinnah Sindh Medical University in 1986.

NPI Number

Wakkas Tayara's NPI number is 1710916564.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wakkas Tayara accepting new patients?
Wakkas Tayara is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Wakkas Tayara's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Wakkas Tayara accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Wakkas Tayara accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Wakkas Tayara affiliated with?
Wakkas Tayara is affiliated with Select Specialty Hospital Gulf Coast.
Where is Wakkas Tayara's office located?
Wakkas Tayara's office is located at 1340 Broad Ave Ste 320, Gulfport, MS, 39501.
Does Wakkas Tayara accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Wakkas Tayara has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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