Shahdeen Alam, DO
NPI 1851898399 · Internal Medicine Physician · Cullman, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shahdeen Alam, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Cullman, AL (NPI 1851898399).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851898399
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DO.2098 (AL)
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
8 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
1,306 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 | 340 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 299 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 140 | $111 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 126 | $153 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 121 | $191 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 113 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 273 | 111 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 222 | 89 |
| Carvedilol | 142 | 54 |
| Fluconazole | 130 | 88 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 122 | 49 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 113 | 37 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,503 across 68 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
- 2018-04-11
- Last updated
- 2026-02-05
- Certified
- 2026-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shahdeen Alam's NPI number?
- Shahdeen Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851898399, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shahdeen Alam's specialty?
- Shahdeen Alam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shahdeen Alam located?
- Shahdeen Alam's practice location on file with NPPES is 1800 Al Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35058-1271.
- What is Shahdeen Alam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shahdeen Alam is (256) 735-5075.
- Does Shahdeen Alam accept Medicare?
- Shahdeen Alam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shahdeen Alam's NPI active?
- Yes — Shahdeen Alam's NPI (1851898399) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.