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Dr. Ariffin Alam, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Fort Worth, TX
- NPI 1659698579
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
- 16 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1201 Fairmount Ave
Fort Worth, TX 761044215
(817) 335-5288
fax (817) 338-0927
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 9, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #P3109 · Ohio #35.120755
- Medicaid
- TX #359830201
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659698579. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
957
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$94,602
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 394 | 170 | $79 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 153 | 66 | $120 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 76 | 64 | $126 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 53 | 52 | $129 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 51 | 51 | $170 | |
71250 |
Ct scan of chest without contrast | 33 | 29 | $86 | |
94060 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | 31 | 31 | $38 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 31 | 31 | $53 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 31 | 31 | $55 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 29 | 21 | $212 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 16 peers in Fort Worth Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 9.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$479
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 9 | $145.26 | |
| Pulmonx Corporation | 1 | $121.08 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $36.68 | |
| Inspire Medical Systems, INC. | 1 | $34.94 | |
| Mylan Specialty L.P. | 1 | $24.66 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 1 | $23.32 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $22.37 | |
| Shionogi INC | 1 | $19.16 | |
| Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $18.86 | |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 1 | $16.50 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 1 | $16.19 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
335
Patients
87
Total drug cost
$161,660
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 118 | 29 | $100,073 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 60 | 28 | $1,582 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 41 | 17 | $446 |
| Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 29 | 13 | $19,181 |
| Breztri Aerosphere (Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol) | Brand | 21 | 0 | $13,712 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 19 | 0 | $8,887 |
| Arnuity Ellipta (Fluticasone Furoate) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $3,371 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $6,845 |
| Stiolto Respimat (Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl) | Brand | 15 | 0 | $7,562 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ariffin Alam's medical specialty?
Dr. Ariffin Alam practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Fort Worth, TX.
Where does Dr. Ariffin Alam practice?
Dr. Ariffin Alam practices at 1201 Fairmount Ave, Fort Worth, TX 761044215. Office phone: 8173355288.
What is Dr. Ariffin Alam's NPI?
Dr. Ariffin Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659698579, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ariffin Alam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ariffin Alam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ariffin Alam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.