Uma Polam, MD
NPI 1740241207 · Internal Medicine Physician · Greenbelt, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Uma Polam, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Greenbelt, MD (NPI 1740241207).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740241207
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- D0056496 (MD)
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
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
1,992 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 | 540 | $116 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes99458 | 349 | $44 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 292 | $55 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 206 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 193 | $82 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 69 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 259 | 94 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 249 | 83 |
| Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | 166 | 52 |
| Losartan Potassium | 164 | 61 |
| Metformin Hcl | 146 | 46 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 135 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$405 across 21 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
- 2006-03-31
- Last updated
- 2017-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Uma Polam's NPI number?
- Uma Polam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740241207, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Uma Polam's specialty?
- Uma Polam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Uma Polam located?
- Uma Polam's practice location on file with NPPES is 7500 Hanover Pkwy, Greenbelt, MD 20770-2091.
- What is Uma Polam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Uma Polam is (301) 593-8500.
- Does Uma Polam accept Medicare?
- Uma Polam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Uma Polam's NPI active?
- Yes — Uma Polam's NPI (1740241207) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.