Muhammad Alvi, MD
NPI 1992227953 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Muhammad Alvi, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1992227953).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992227953
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2023-00382 (NC)
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
534 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 248 | $198 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 74 | $109 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 34 | $120 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 27 | $34 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 27 | $52 |
| Critical Care, Each Additional 30 Minutes99292 | 27 | $100 |
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 | 84 | 24 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 56 | 38 |
| Budesonide/Formoterol Fumaratebrand: Symbicort | 46 | 16 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 41 | 14 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 40 | 23 |
| Azithromycin | 31 | 11 |
| Prednisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$282 across 11 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
- 2017-07-12
- Last updated
- 2024-08-23
- Certified
- 2024-08-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Muhammad Alvi's NPI number?
- Muhammad Alvi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992227953, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Muhammad Alvi's specialty?
- Muhammad Alvi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Muhammad Alvi located?
- Muhammad Alvi's practice location on file with NPPES is 415 N Center St Ste 102, Hickory, NC 28601-5036.
- What is Muhammad Alvi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Muhammad Alvi is (872) 308-4597.
- Does Muhammad Alvi accept Medicare?
- Muhammad Alvi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Muhammad Alvi's NPI active?
- Yes — Muhammad Alvi's NPI (1992227953) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.