MUHAMMAD S. ALAM M.D. – NPI #1194731224
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

MUHAMMAD ALAM is a physician located in SHELBY, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1194731224 to MUHAMMAD ALAM on July 31, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Jul 12, 2021. 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 MUHAMMAD ALAM below.

NPI Profile for
MUHAMMAD S. ALAM

NPI Number
1194731224
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MUHAMMAD S. ALAM
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1019 N LAFAYETTE ST
SUITE 1
SHELBY, NC 28150-3834
Phone: (704) 487-9766 Fax: (704) 487-9891
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 12, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for MUHAMMAD ALAM

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBS138FJ
OTHERBCBS GROUP0114Q
OTHERCIGNA4536783
OTHERGROUP561884447
OTHERUNITED HEALTHCARE2262394
MEDICAIDNC890114Q
MEDICAIDNC89138FJ
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 NC 200401162

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 accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MUHAMMAD ALAM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ATRIUM HEALTH CLEVELAND
      201 E GROVER ST
      SHELBY, NC 28150
    • RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      288 SOUTH RIDGECREST AVE
      RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA DIALYSIS CARE OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY
      226 COMMERCIAL ST
      FOREST CITY, NC 28043
    • DCI SHELBY INC
      1016 N LAFAYETTE STREET
      SHELBY, NC 28150
    • DCI SOUTH SHELBY
      1530 South Lafayette Street
      SHELBY, NC 28152
    • DIALYSIS CLINIC INC
      108 CREEKSIDE DR
      SHELBY, NC 28150

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