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Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD

Accepting New Patients

(1998 Ratings)

Specializes in: Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist) and Adult Endocrinology

Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: endocrine diseases (hormone disorders), diabetes, obesity, and more.

1500 JAMES SIMPSON JR WAY
COVINGTON, KY 41011

(859) 655-8910

Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD is a hospitalist in COVINGTON, KY specializing in hospital medicine (hospitalist) and adult endocrinology. He graduated from Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Physicians, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, St. Elizabeth Healthcare and SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

1500 JAMES SIMPSON JR WAY
COVINGTON, KY 41011

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1640 FLOSSIE DRIVE
GREENDALE, IN 47025

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2501 West 22nd Street Sioux Falls Vamc (438)
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

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Some issues Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

In The News

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD treated as a hospitalist in COVINGTON, KY during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

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

diabetes management	210
doctor visit	462
hospital care	321
inpatient care	321
lab tests	210

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD treated as a hospitalist in COVINGTON, KY during 2013 were lab tests and diabetes management.

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

diabetes management	334
doctor visit	595
lab tests	334

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	17
Less than 65	120

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	75
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD treated as a hospitalist in COVINGTON, KY during 2014 were lab tests and diabetes management.

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

diabetes management	213
doctor visit	693
lab tests	213

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	19
Less than 65	127

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	74
Dementia	6
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

doctor visit	889

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	410

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	676
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	30
Less than 65	254

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	73
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

doctor visit	906

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	15
Less than 65	117

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	67
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

doctor visit	935

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	119

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	68
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD treated as a hospitalist in COVINGTON, KY during 2018 were eye procedures.

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

doctor visit	903
eye procedures	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	15
Less than 65	103

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	68
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

doctor visit	948

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	23
Less than 65	107

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	64
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

doctor visit	911

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	466
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	20
Less than 65	104

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	62
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

doctor visit	951

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	21
Less than 65	83

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	65
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

doctor visit	797

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	22
Less than 65	80

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	67
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD treated as a hospitalist in COVINGTON, KY were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

diabetes management	252
doctor visit	817
eye procedures	15
hospital care	321
inpatient care	321
lab tests	252

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	384
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	74
85 and over	16
Less than 65	110
65 to 74	198

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	62
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD graduated from Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of South Dakota Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and has a state license in South Dakota.

Medical School: Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of South Dakota Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Licensed In: South Dakota

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

St. Elizabeth Physicians

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

St. Elizabeth Healthcare

SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 1998 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in COVINGTON, KY.

4.82

Overall Rating

(1998 Ratings)

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Overall Rating: 3.0 2022-07-28

Dr. Eid came highly recommended, and at first, I found him to be very thorough in his approach. I agreed to his recommendations re treatment of type 2 diabetes: first Trulicity, then Ozempic.
Both of these medications had extreme adverse effects and I could not tolerate either one, so I discontinued each one respectively and went back to insulin.   While Dr. Eid was out of the office, the physician covering for him instructed me to double the dose of Ozempic. Clearly, either my records had not been updated or the covering physician did not bother to read them. On this particular visit I had planned on addressing my concerns with Dr. Eid, however he was overbooked and so I left after a 30-minute wait. I learned as I was leaving that another patient waiting was given the same appointment time as I.I have been very pleased with St. Elizabeth Physicians Group, but I will be finding a new diabetes doctor.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$44,464 Repatha $44,150	Prolia $125	EVENITY $12	Aimovig $10	$167
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$4,121 PRALUENT $3,463	TOUJEO $354	LANTUS $99	AFREZZA $86	SOLIQUA 100/33 $64	Other $55
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$2,541 PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection $2,427	PRALUENT $114
LIPOSCIENCE, INC.	$2,500 NMR LipoProfile Test $2,500
Novo Nordisk Inc	$2,012 Victoza $633	Ozempic $306	Saxenda $288	RYBELSUS $192	Tresiba $167	Other $425
Other	$14,760 t-slim insulin pump $1,391	V-GO $1,265	Minimed 670G System $1,059	JARDIANCE $717	Omnipod $704	Other $9,625

**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	$48,099
Food and Beverage	$18,358
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$2,500
Travel and Lodging	$1,069
Education	$372

Research Payments

Dr. Wael E. Eid, MD has received 24 research payments totaling $291,492.

Biography

Dr. Wael Eid's medical specialty is adult endocrinology and hospital medicine (hospitalist). Patient ratings for Dr. Eid average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Eid include diabetes, obesity, and thyroid problems. His professional affiliations include U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and St. Elizabeth Physicians. His practice in Covington, KY is open to new patients as reported by St. Elizabeth Physicians. Dr. Eid studied medicine at Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of South Dakota. In addition to English, he speaks Arabic.