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SYED AREEJ ALAM M.D.
NPI 1174058028
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Hartford, CT

Active since April 28, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1000 ASYLUM AVE, HARTFORD, CT 06105(570) 343-4800(570) 343-4800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 15, 2026, Dec 19, 2025, Jun 9, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Syed Areej Alam M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SYED AREEJ ALAM M.D. (NPI 1174058028) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Hartford, Connecticut, licensed in Georgia (110012) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc, and maintains a secondary practice location in Gainesville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174058028
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameSYED AREEJ ALAMCredential: M.D.
Location Address1000 ASYLUM AVEHartford, CT 06105-1770
Mailing AddressPo Box 742616Atlanta, GA 30374-2616 · (770) 219-8420
Phone(570) 343-4800
Fax(570) 343-4800
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 28, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 15, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1174058028 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 110012
Definition
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.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 64292 (CT)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1000 ASYLUM AVE, Hartford, CT 06105
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11439 Jesse Jewell Pkwy NE Ste 201Gainesville, GA 30501-3806 · Phone (770) 219-9179

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Syed Areej Alam M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8325308570
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260421002228
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Syed Alam reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Trinity Health Of New England Provider Network Organization Inc
0.2 mi
Internal Medicine
114 WOODLAND ST, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL GROUP INC.
Hartford, CT 06105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 1,186 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003882812 (860) 714-1325
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc
795 mi
Family Medicine
743 SPRING ST NE
Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 1,172 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891745212 (770) 219-9000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
266 services159 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
166 services86 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
106 services106 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
92 services91 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
73 services32 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number110029
Location743 Spring StreetGainesville, GA 30501 · Hall County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$12.81 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$59.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BRUCE CHOZIK MD PC
Neurological Surgery
1000 ASYLUM AVE, SUITE 2107A
HARTFORD, CT 06105
Capitol Planning Region (860) 724-7002
DEBORAH MCGRATH APRN/FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1000 ASYLUM AVE
HARTFORD, CT 06105
Capitol Planning Region (860) 714-4786
MR. HECTOR J MALDONADO RDH
Dental Hygienist
1000 ASYLUM AVE, SUITE 3200
HARTFORD, CT 06105
Capitol Planning Region (860) 714-4990
SARAH MARIE RABBETT APRN-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1000 ASYLUM AVE, SUITE 43020
HARTFORD, CT 06105
Capitol Planning Region (860) 714-5237
PAYAL RATH MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1000 ASYLUM AVE, SUITE 4304
HARTFORD, CT 06105
Capitol Planning Region (860) 714-5895
HOWARD ANDREW SHAW MD, MBA
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1000 ASYLUM AVE, SUITE 2110
HARTFORD, CT 06105
Capitol Planning Region (860) 714-7945
MARK WOLF MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1000 ASYLUM AVE, SUITE 4319
HARTFORD, CT 06105
Capitol Planning Region (860) 714-4440
DR. H. ROBERT SILVERSTEIN M.D. FACC
Specialist
1000 ASYLUM AVE, #2109
HARTFORD, CT 06105
Capitol Planning Region (860) 549-3444

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Syed Alam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Syed Alam is 1174058028. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2017.

Where is Syed Alam located?

Syed Alam practices at 1000 Asylum Ave, Hartford, CT 06105. The listed phone number is (570) 343-4800.

What is Syed Alam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Syed Alam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Syed Alam is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Syed Alam's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Syed Alam reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Trinity Health Of New England Provider Network Organization Inc (Hartford, CT) and Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc (Gainesville, GA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Syed Alam's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Syed Alam accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Syed Alam as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Syed Alam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Syed Alam is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Syed Alam was last updated on January 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.