Shah Alam, MD
NPI 1164450672 · Hospitalist Physician · Elmhurst, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shah Alam, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Elmhurst, IL (NPI 1164450672).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164450672
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036114268 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
517 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 306 | $181 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 73 | $138 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 69 | $225 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 34 | $129 |
| Emergent Insertion of Breathing Tube Into Windpipe Using an Endoscope31500 | 18 | $151 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 425 Ogden AveDowners Grove, IL 60515-3066Phone: (630) 963-6912
- 20201 Crawford AveOlympia Fields, IL 60461-1010Phone: (844) 740-4445
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-30
- Last updated
- 2024-11-26
- Certified
- 2024-11-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shah Alam's NPI number?
- Shah Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164450672, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shah Alam's specialty?
- Shah Alam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shah Alam located?
- Shah Alam's practice location on file with NPPES is 155 E Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126.
- What is Shah Alam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shah Alam is (331) 221-8952.
- Does Shah Alam accept Medicare?
- Shah Alam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shah Alam's NPI active?
- Yes — Shah Alam's NPI (1164450672) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.