Syed Alam, M.D.
NPI 1073541512 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Syed Alam, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1073541512).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073541512
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A53309 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
10,284 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 1,802 | $51 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 1,696 | $50 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 1,651 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 721 | $175 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 651 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 166 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 1,757 | 374 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 529 | 161 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 506 | 107 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 479 | 97 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 396 | 86 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 365 | 117 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,794 across 96 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-30
- Last updated
- 2007-11-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Syed Alam's NPI number?
- Syed Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073541512, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Syed Alam's specialty?
- Syed Alam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Syed Alam located?
- Syed Alam's practice location on file with NPPES is 2901 Sillect Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308-6370.
- What is Syed Alam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Syed Alam is (661) 324-7300.
- Does Syed Alam accept Medicare?
- Syed Alam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Syed Alam's NPI active?
- Yes — Syed Alam's NPI (1073541512) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.