Salma Alam
NPI 1396141420 · Internal Medicine Physician · Jamaica, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Salma Alam is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Jamaica, NY (NPI 1396141420).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396141420
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 281441 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 170 | 58 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 140 | 46 |
| Famotidine | 97 | 33 |
| Metformin Hcl | 79 | 27 |
| Losartan Potassium | 63 | 18 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 53 | 17 |
| Lisinopril | 50 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$99 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
- 2014-11-18
- Last updated
- 2022-02-11
- Certified
- 2022-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Salma Alam's NPI number?
- Salma Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396141420, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Salma Alam's specialty?
- Salma Alam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Salma Alam located?
- Salma Alam's practice location on file with NPPES is 8268 164th St, Jamaica, NY 11432-1104.
- What is Salma Alam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Salma Alam is (718) 883-3000.
- Does Salma Alam accept Medicare?
- Salma Alam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Salma Alam's NPI active?
- Yes — Salma Alam's NPI (1396141420) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.