SYED ALAM M.D. – NPI #1073541512
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

SYED ALAM is a physician located in BAKERSFIELD, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1073541512 to SYED ALAM on June 30, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RP1001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Nov 15, 2007. 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 ALAM

NPI Number
1073541512
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SYED ALAM
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2901 SILLECT AVE
SUITE 202
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-6370
Phone: (661) 324-7300 Fax: (661) 869-2003
Mailing address
PO BOX 379
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93302-0379
Phone: (661) 324-7300 Fax: (661) 869-2003
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for SYED ALAM

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERCAQHCA10939943
MEDICAIDCA00A533090
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
207RP1001X
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary)		 CA A53309

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

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
SYED ALAM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTIST HEALTH BAKERSFIELD
      2615 CHESTER AVENUE
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
    • BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      420 34TH ST
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
    • MERCY HOSPITAL
      2215 TRUXTUN AVENUE
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AROUND THE CLOCK HOME CARE
      5251 OFFICE PARK DRIVE, SUITE 400
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309
    • PURPOSE DRIVEN HOME HEALTH, LLC
      3204 21ST STREET
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
  • HOSPICE
    • A & E HOSPICE CARE, INC.
      2920 W OLIVE AVE, SUITE 214
      BURBANK, CA 91505
    • AMERICAN COMPASSIONATE HOSPICE CARE INC
      5531 BUSINESS PARK S, STE 202A
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309

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