Syed Alam, MD
NPI 1396179677 · Rheumatology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Syed Alam, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1396179677).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396179677
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S6781 (TX)
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
12 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
523 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 | 205 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 186 | $86 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 111 | $157 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 21 | $104 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $86–$157 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 236 | 111 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 110 | 48 |
| Prednisone | 106 | 50 |
| Methylprednisolone | 101 | 71 |
| Sulfasalazinebrand: Sulfasalazine Dr | 100 | 53 |
| Leflunomide | 61 | 23 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 47 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$184 across 8 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 (2)
- 1900 W Polk StChicago, IL 60612-3723Phone: (312) 864-6000
- 1000 N Oak AveMarshfield, WI 54449Phone: (715) 387-5511
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-08-22
- Last updated
- 2026-04-09
- Certified
- 2026-04-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Syed Alam's NPI number?
- Syed Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396179677, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Syed Alam's specialty?
- Syed Alam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Syed Alam located?
- Syed Alam's practice location on file with NPPES is 18400 Katy Fwy Ste 220, Houston, TX 77094-1827.
- What is Syed Alam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Syed Alam is (832) 522-8521.
- Does Syed Alam accept Medicare?
- Syed Alam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Syed Alam's NPI active?
- Yes — Syed Alam's NPI (1396179677) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.