SYED A. ALAM M.D. – NPI #1174058028
Internal Medicine

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

SYED ALAM is a physician located in HARTFORD, CT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1174058028 to SYED ALAM on April 28, 2017. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RH0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 15, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SYED ALAM below.

NPI Profile for
SYED A. ALAM

NPI Number
1174058028
Enumeration Date

(more than 9 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SYED A. ALAM
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1000 ASYLUM AVE
HARTFORD, CT 06105-1770
Phone: (570) 343-4800 Fax: (570) 343-4800
1 Other location(s):
1439 Jesse Jewell Pkwy NE Ste 201
Gainesville, GA 30501-3806
Phone: (770) 219-9179
Mailing address
PO BOX 742616
ATLANTA, GA 30374-2616
Phone: (770) 219-8420 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 15, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RH0002X
- Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary)		 GA 110012
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 CT 64292

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
Affiliations
SYED ALAM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      201 CHESTNUT HILL ROAD
      STAFFORD SPRINGS, CT 06076
    • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
      114 WOODLAND STREET
      HARTFORD, CT 06105

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