Ariffin Alam, M.D.
NPI 1659698579 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Fort Worth, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ariffin Alam, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Fort Worth, TX (NPI 1659698579).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659698579
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.120755 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
16 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
1,457 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 35 Minutes99232 | 554 | $77 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 189 | $206 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 181 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 125 | $125 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 123 | $170 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 187 | 51 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 61 | 26 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 46 | 16 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 36 | — |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 30 | — |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 25 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$479 across 20 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
- 2010-05-03
- Last updated
- 2024-01-09
- Certified
- 2024-01-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ariffin Alam's NPI number?
- Ariffin Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659698579, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ariffin Alam's specialty?
- Ariffin Alam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ariffin Alam located?
- Ariffin Alam's practice location on file with NPPES is 1201 Fairmount Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104-4215.
- What is Ariffin Alam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ariffin Alam is (817) 335-5288.
- Does Ariffin Alam accept Medicare?
- Ariffin Alam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ariffin Alam's NPI active?
- Yes — Ariffin Alam's NPI (1659698579) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.