Nimat Alam, MD
NPI 1972737898 · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Odessa, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nimat Alam, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Odessa, TX (NPI 1972737898).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972737898
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P6314 (TX)
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
359 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 | 150 | $129 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 83 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 56 | $89 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 39 | $82 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 18 | $132 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 117 | 24 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 84 | 23 |
| Lisinopril | 69 | 25 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 58 | 20 |
| Metformin Hcl | 51 | 15 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 49 | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$85 across 1 record (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
- 2009-05-06
- Last updated
- 2013-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nimat Alam's NPI number?
- Nimat Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972737898, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nimat Alam's specialty?
- Nimat Alam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nimat Alam located?
- Nimat Alam's practice location on file with NPPES is 701 W 5th St, Odessa, TX 79763-4206.
- What is Nimat Alam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nimat Alam is (432) 335-5311.
- Does Nimat Alam accept Medicare?
- Nimat Alam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nimat Alam's NPI active?
- Yes — Nimat Alam's NPI (1972737898) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.