Melhim Bou Alwan, M.D.
NPI 1164736542 · Hospitalist Physician · Lagrange, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melhim Bou Alwan, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Lagrange, GA (NPI 1164736542).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164736542
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 68984 (GA)
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
15 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
1,859 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 982 | $104 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 308 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 199 | $115 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 184 | $177 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 81 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 198 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,598 | 106 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,524 | 92 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 1,283 | 80 |
| Gabapentin | 1,250 | 73 |
| Furosemide | 1,104 | 72 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 1,023 | 71 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-07-28
- Last updated
- 2019-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melhim Bou Alwan's NPI number?
- Melhim Bou Alwan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164736542, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melhim Bou Alwan's specialty?
- Melhim Bou Alwan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melhim Bou Alwan located?
- Melhim Bou Alwan's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Vernon Rd, Lagrange, GA 30240-4131.
- What is Melhim Bou Alwan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melhim Bou Alwan is (706) 882-1411.
- Does Melhim Bou Alwan accept Medicare?
- Melhim Bou Alwan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melhim Bou Alwan's NPI active?
- Yes — Melhim Bou Alwan's NPI (1164736542) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.