Benish Alam, MD
NPI 1568234078 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Columbus, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benish Alam, MD is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in Columbus, GA (NPI 1568234078).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568234078
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2022036135 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Student, Health Care
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
2 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
1,696 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 274 | $71 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 240 | $102 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 208 | $46 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 196 | $46 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 196 | $60 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 38 | 26 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 32 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 31 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 22 | 13 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 18 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 18 | 11 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 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)
- 13013 Fuller Ave Ste aGrandview, MO 64030-2687Phone: (816) 214-5548Fax: (816) 326-0990
- 428 Ny-146Altamont, NY 12009Phone: (518) 861-5141
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-10-27
- Last updated
- 2025-04-10
- Certified
- 2025-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benish Alam's NPI number?
- Benish Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568234078, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benish Alam's specialty?
- Benish Alam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (Student, Health Care).
- Where is Benish Alam located?
- Benish Alam's practice location on file with NPPES is 1900 10th Ave Ste 100, Columbus, GA 31901-3601.
- What is Benish Alam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benish Alam is (706) 571-1430.
- Does Benish Alam accept Medicare?
- Benish Alam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benish Alam's NPI active?
- Yes — Benish Alam's NPI (1568234078) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.