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Dr. Syed Alam, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Americus, GA
- NPI 1982680104
- Accepts Medicare
- 45 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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227 N Lee St
Americus, GA 317093525
(229) 928-2257
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 11, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1981 — 45 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Georgia #051013
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982680104. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
799
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$133,625
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 362 | 52 | $76 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 250 | 31 | $334 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 69 | 53 | $124 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 67 | 51 | $120 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 27 | 21 | $84 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 24 | 24 | $157 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 133. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$81
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travere Therapeutics, Inc. | 5 | $40.31 | |
| AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC | 1 | $24.61 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 1 | $15.93 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,224
Patients
335
Total drug cost
$141,040
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 136 | 34 | $30,671 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 133 | 41 | $806 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 115 | 22 | $2,111 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 106 | 29 | $541 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 92 | 30 | $1,227 |
| Nifedipine Er (Nifedipine) | Brand | 92 | 31 | $5,232 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 91 | 25 | $1,114 |
| Clonidine Hcl | Generic | 84 | 26 | $804 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 81 | 20 | $688 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 72 | 21 | $1,022 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Syed Alam's medical specialty?
Dr. Syed Alam practices Nephrology Physician in Americus, GA.
Where does Dr. Syed Alam practice?
Dr. Syed Alam practices at 227 N Lee St, Americus, GA 317093525. Office phone: 2299282257.
What is Dr. Syed Alam's NPI?
Dr. Syed Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982680104, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Syed Alam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Syed Alam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Syed Alam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.