Tarek Alhamad, MD
NPI 1659533529 · Nephrology Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tarek Alhamad, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1659533529).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659533529
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2014011744 (MO)
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
17 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
566 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 Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 158 | $112 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 124 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 97 | $170 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 93 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 47 | $121 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 60 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 1,080 | 230 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 802 | 154 |
| Carvedilol | 627 | 124 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 547 | 113 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 515 | 108 |
| Famotidine | 497 | 93 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 475 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20,688 across 18 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
- 2008-07-01
- Last updated
- 2025-04-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tarek Alhamad's NPI number?
- Tarek Alhamad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659533529, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tarek Alhamad's specialty?
- Tarek Alhamad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tarek Alhamad located?
- Tarek Alhamad's practice location on file with NPPES is 4921 Parkview Pl, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1032.
- What is Tarek Alhamad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tarek Alhamad is (314) 362-7603.
- Does Tarek Alhamad accept Medicare?
- Tarek Alhamad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tarek Alhamad's NPI active?
- Yes — Tarek Alhamad's NPI (1659533529) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.