Shaheen Alam, M.D.
NPI 1851659312 · Psychiatry Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shaheen Alam, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1851659312).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851659312
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
96 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 | 53 | $117 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 43 | $67 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $67–$117 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 72 | 14 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 50 | 13 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 42 | 11 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 38 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 34 | — |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 30 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3000 Arlington AveGraduate Medical Education, Ms 1050Toledo, OH 43614-2595Phone: (419) 383-5695Fax: (419) 383-3031
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-05-02
- Last updated
- 2023-11-03
- Certified
- 2019-12-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shaheen Alam's NPI number?
- Shaheen Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851659312, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shaheen Alam's specialty?
- Shaheen Alam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shaheen Alam located?
- Shaheen Alam's practice location on file with NPPES is 1545 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213-1122.
- What is Shaheen Alam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shaheen Alam is (718) 613-4931.
- Does Shaheen Alam accept Medicare?
- Shaheen Alam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shaheen Alam's NPI active?
- Yes — Shaheen Alam's NPI (1851659312) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.