Suhail Alam, M.D.
NPI 1316922818 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Suhail Alam, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1316922818).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316922818
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35777 (AZ)
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
20 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
5,462 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 2,048 | $41 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 1,432 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,033 | $131 |
| Compounded Drug, Not Otherwise ClassifiedJ7999 | 198 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 183 | $171 |
| Exam of Retinal Blood Vessels Using a Special Camera After Injection of a Dye92235 | 137 | $166 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 546 | 403 |
| Ofloxacin | 456 | 382 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 153 | 63 |
| Latanoprost | 42 | 14 |
| Timolol Maleate | 39 | 17 |
| Bromfenac Sodium | 17 | — |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 14 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,919 across 20 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-07
- Last updated
- 2019-04-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Suhail Alam's NPI number?
- Suhail Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316922818, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Suhail Alam's specialty?
- Suhail Alam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Suhail Alam located?
- Suhail Alam's practice location on file with NPPES is 4800 N 22nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85016-4701.
- What is Suhail Alam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Suhail Alam is (602) 955-1000.
- Does Suhail Alam accept Medicare?
- Suhail Alam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Suhail Alam's NPI active?
- Yes — Suhail Alam's NPI (1316922818) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.