Zohair Alam, MD
NPI 1174586556 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Chevy Chase, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zohair Alam, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Chevy Chase, MD (NPI 1174586556).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174586556
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0061726 (MD)
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 tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,917 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 487 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 344 | $140 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 290 | $82 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 184 | $53 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 106 | $46 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 92 | $54 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 100 | 50 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 85 | 43 |
| Amoxicillin | 34 | 21 |
| Meloxicam | 34 | 13 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 17 | — |
| Naproxen | 17 | — |
| Celecoxib | 16 | — |
| Rivaroxaban |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-07
- Last updated
- 2024-09-03
- Certified
- 2024-09-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zohair Alam's NPI number?
- Zohair Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174586556, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zohair Alam's specialty?
- Zohair Alam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zohair Alam located?
- Zohair Alam's practice location on file with NPPES is 8401 Connecticut Ave Ste 800, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-5832.
- What is Zohair Alam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zohair Alam is (301) 949-8100.
- Does Zohair Alam accept Medicare?
- Zohair Alam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zohair Alam's NPI active?
- Yes — Zohair Alam's NPI (1174586556) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.