S M Golam Alam, M.D.
NPI 1225072663 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Edinburg, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
S M Golam Alam, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Edinburg, TX (NPI 1225072663).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225072663
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L9977 (TX)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
683 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 197 | $93 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 86 | $64 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision By Physician93016 | 78 | $20 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect78452 | 63 | $71 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician93018 | 63 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 337 | 108 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 131 | 45 |
| Losartan Potassium | 125 | 45 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 82 | 23 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 78 | 24 |
| Spironolactone | 78 | 34 |
| Apixaban |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$447 across 15 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 505 Angelita Dr Ste 14Weslaco, TX 78599-8694Phone: (956) 362-3720Fax: (956) 854-4557
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-16
- Last updated
- 2023-03-28
- Certified
- 2023-03-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is S M Golam Alam's NPI number?
- S M Golam Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225072663, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is S M Golam Alam's specialty?
- S M Golam Alam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is S M Golam Alam located?
- S M Golam Alam's practice location on file with NPPES is 5525 Doctors Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539-5520.
- What is S M Golam Alam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for S M Golam Alam is (956) 362-8740.
- Does S M Golam Alam accept Medicare?
- S M Golam Alam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is S M Golam Alam's NPI active?
- Yes — S M Golam Alam's NPI (1225072663) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.