Salma Alam, PA
NPI 1487779054 · Physician Assistant · New Hyde Park, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Salma Alam, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in New Hyde Park, NY (NPI 1487779054).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487779054
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 010339 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 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 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 89 | 30 |
| Famotidine | 77 | 24 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 68 | 58 |
| Omeprazole | 53 | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 48 | 21 |
| Metformin Hcl | 38 | 16 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$250 across 2 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
- 2007-03-20
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Salma Alam's NPI number?
- Salma Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487779054, 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 Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Salma Alam located?
- Salma Alam's practice location on file with NPPES is 27005 76th Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11040-1433.
- What is Salma Alam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Salma Alam is (718) 470-7270.
- 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 (1487779054) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.