Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Tawfiq Alam, M.D., PH.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · The Woodlands, TX
- NPI 1629092689
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 12.5 / 100 · 2023
- 31 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
17521 St Lukes Way, Suite 190
The Woodlands, TX 773848035
(936) 321-0000
fax (844) 202-3967 - Mailing address
-
17521 St Lukes Way Ste 190
The Woodlands, TX 773848040
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 2, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #L7958
- Medicaid
- TX #179436401
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629092689. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,562
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$183,528
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 921 | 498 | $103 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 128 | 126 | $77 | |
45384 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery | 103 | 103 | $171 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 98 | 98 | $151 | |
45378 |
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 73 | 71 | $175 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 73 | 72 | $240 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 56 | 56 | $95 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 50 | 45 | $72 | |
43249 |
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | 25 | 25 | $110 | |
99202 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes | 19 | 19 | $55 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 80. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,378
Transactions
39
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 13 | $353.65 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 8 | $312.27 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | 8 | $234.72 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 4 | $159.77 | |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 2 | $131.25 | |
| Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $114.78 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 3 | $72.05 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
966
Patients
468
Total drug cost
$212,347
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 398 | 151 | $5,527 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 190 | 70 | $2,495 |
| Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) | Brand | 95 | 93 | $15,486 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) | Brand | 85 | 84 | $6,944 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 49 | 16 | $589 |
| Balsalazide Disodium | Generic | 30 | 0 | $3,481 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 29 | 15 | $766 |
| Clenpiq (Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac) | Brand | 28 | 28 | $4,932 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) | Brand | 24 | 0 | $171,215 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 24 | 11 | $555 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Tawfiq Alam's medical specialty?
Dr. Tawfiq Alam practices Gastroenterology Physician in The Woodlands, TX.
Where does Dr. Tawfiq Alam practice?
Dr. Tawfiq Alam practices at 17521 St Lukes Way, The Woodlands, TX 773848035. Office phone: 9363210000.
What is Dr. Tawfiq Alam's NPI?
Dr. Tawfiq Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629092689, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tawfiq Alam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tawfiq Alam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tawfiq Alam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery (HCPCS 45384). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.