Syed Ala, MD
NPI 1235233792 · Hospitalist Physician · Waupaca, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Syed Ala, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Waupaca, WI (NPI 1235233792).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235233792
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35120053 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
298 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 Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 137 | $129 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 44 | $222 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 42 | $177 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 40 | $80 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 35 | $121 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $80–$222 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 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)
- 4500 Memorial DrBelleville, IL 62226-5360Phone: (618) 257-6220
- 1100 E Norris DrOttawa, IL 61350-1604Phone: (815) 433-3100Fax: (815) 431-5672
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-12
- Last updated
- 2026-01-14
- Certified
- 2026-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Syed Ala's NPI number?
- Syed Ala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235233792, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Syed Ala's specialty?
- Syed Ala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Syed Ala located?
- Syed Ala's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 Riverside Dr, Waupaca, WI 54981-1943.
- What is Syed Ala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Syed Ala is (715) 256-3000.
- Does Syed Ala accept Medicare?
- Syed Ala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Syed Ala's NPI active?
- Yes — Syed Ala's NPI (1235233792) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.