Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Syed Hammad Alam, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Huntsville, AL

  • NPI 1275081697
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
810 Franklin St Se Ste A
Huntsville, AL 358014310
(256) 533-7676
fax (256) 533-3171

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 20, 2021
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #41140

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275081697. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,377
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$314,696
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 780 238 $74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 435 239 $106
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 285 149 $330
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 232 84 $112
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 127 123 $161
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 120 62 $67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 99 99 $71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 94 94 $150
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 75 53 $275
90945 Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation 65 14 $80

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Huntsville Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 176. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$797
Transactions
31
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Akebia Therapeutics INC 1 $122.63
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 6 $117.84
Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. 5 $104.85
Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $53.70
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 2 $52.37
Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. 2 $49.32
Opko Pharmaceuticals, LLC 3 $49.02
Amgen INC. 2 $41.39
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 2 $40.53
Vifor Pharma, INC. 1 $30.50
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $27.44
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 1 $26.94
Ardelyx, INC. 1 $25.04
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $21.96
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $20.10

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$797

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
759
Patients
278
Total drug cost
$101,325
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clonidine Hcl Generic 121 44 $1,499
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 98 42 $2,724
Carvedilol Generic 94 35 $1,162
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 90 36 $726
Furosemide Generic 88 43 $554
Losartan Potassium Generic 47 22 $805
Lisinopril Generic 46 14 $494
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 45 19 $35,657
Chlorthalidone Generic 22 11 $620
Potassium Chloride Generic 22 12 $500

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Syed Hammad Alam's medical specialty?
Dr. Syed Hammad Alam practices Nephrology Physician in Huntsville, AL.
Where does Dr. Syed Hammad Alam practice?
Dr. Syed Hammad Alam practices at 810 Franklin St Se Ste A, Huntsville, AL 358014310. Office phone: 2565337676.
What is Dr. Syed Hammad Alam's NPI?
Dr. Syed Hammad Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275081697, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Syed Hammad Alam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Syed Hammad Alam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Syed Hammad Alam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.