Syed Alam, MD
NPI 1619135480 · Vascular Surgery Physician · Battle Creek, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Syed Alam, MD is a Vascular Surgery Physician provider in Battle Creek, MI (NPI 1619135480).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619135480
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301098336 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
2,256 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 634 | $85 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure, Each Additional 15 Minutes99153 | 418 | $10 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93922 | 220 | $60 |
| Ultrasound of Leg Arteries Or Artery Grafts93925 | 123 | $216 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 117 | $45 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 196 | 65 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 35 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 31 | 19 |
| Cephalexin | 29 | 22 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 25 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 13 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$11,000 across 34 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
- 2008-05-29
- Last updated
- 2022-03-02
- Certified
- 2022-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Syed Alam's NPI number?
- Syed Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619135480, 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 Vascular Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Syed Alam located?
- Syed Alam's practice location on file with NPPES is 3790 Capital Ave Sw, Battle Creek, MI 49015-8332.
- What is Syed Alam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Syed Alam is (269) 979-6310.
- 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 (1619135480) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.