Muhammad Alim, MD
NPI 1588619464 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Muhammad Alim, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1588619464).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588619464
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A54260 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
4,476 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 | 1,156 | $130 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 455 | $92 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress94618 | 413 | $35 |
| Inhalation Treatment for Airway Obstruction Or Sputum Production94640 | 363 | $8 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 362 | $41 |
| Evaluation of Use of Breathing Device94664 | 352 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 199 | 85 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 193 | 71 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 172 | 55 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 131 | 25 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 86 | 42 |
| Gabapentin | 66 | 13 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$547 across 22 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
- 2006-05-23
- Last updated
- 2016-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Muhammad Alim's NPI number?
- Muhammad Alim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588619464, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Muhammad Alim's specialty?
- Muhammad Alim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Muhammad Alim located?
- Muhammad Alim's practice location on file with NPPES is 3008 Sillect Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308-6340.
- What is Muhammad Alim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Muhammad Alim is (661) 377-0091.
- Does Muhammad Alim accept Medicare?
- Muhammad Alim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Muhammad Alim's NPI active?
- Yes — Muhammad Alim's NPI (1588619464) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-12-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.