DR. TARIQ M. ALAM M.D.
NPI 1174642839
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Austin, TX

Active since March 27, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR, AUSTIN, TX 78727(512) 795-5100(512) 795-5122 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Tariq M. Alam M.d. NPPES

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

DR. TARIQ M. ALAM M.D. (NPI 1174642839) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Arizona (44772) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwest Specialty Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Tonasket.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174642839
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. TARIQ M. ALAMCredential: M.D.
Location Address12554 RIATA VISTA CIRAustin, TX 78727-6431
Mailing Address12554 Riata Vista CirAustin, TX 78727-6431 · (512) 795-5100 · Fax (512) 795-5122
Fax(512) 795-5122
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of OhioGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 4, 2025
NPPES CertifiedDecember 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1174642839 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AZ · 44772✔ Licensed in WA · MD61385118
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR, Austin, TX 78727

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1203 S Western AveTonasket, WA 98855-8803 · Phone (509) 486-2151 · Fax (509) 223-1640

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid621149AZ

Accepted 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

Dr. Tariq M. 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 ID7214105964
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141008000239, I20230517002381, I20240930001487
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

20

Medicare enrollment records show Tariq Alam reassigns Medicare billing to 20 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Radiology
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
Austin, TX 78727
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 187 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
9250 PINECROFT DR
Shenandoah, TX 77380
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,278 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
500 S UNIVERSITY AVE, SUITE 101
Little Rock, AR 72205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
4101 TORRANCE BLVD
Torrance, CA 90503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
5455 WILSHIRE BLVD, SUITE 1120
Los Angeles, CA 90036
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
7475 CAMINO ARROYO
Gilroy, CA 95020
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1629301346 (California), NPI 1043354020 (California)
  • 2,460 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
121 SOTOYOME ST
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
842 E MAIN ST
Medford, OR 97504
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
Orthopaedic Surgery
111 S 11TH AVE STE 320
Yakima, WA 98902
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 565 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
1201 S MILLER ST
Wenatchee, WA 98801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 36

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.

Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
731 services717 patients
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 70496
A CT scan of the head's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. A special dye (contrast) is injected into your body to make the blood vessels visible on the scan. This helps identify issues like blockages or abnormalities in your head's blood vessels.
597 services594 patients
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 70498
A CT scan of the neck's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. It uses X-rays and a special dye to create detailed images of your neck's blood vessels. This helps doctors detect issues such as blockages or abnormalities.
586 services583 patients
Mri scan of brain without contrast 70551
An MRI scan of the brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain. It helps in detecting abnormalities like tumors, stroke, inflammation, or infection.
447 services446 patients
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553
An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.
286 services283 patients
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 72100
An X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back area, including the tailbone. This procedure helps in identifying problems like fractures, infections, or deformities. 2-3 different angle views provide a comprehensive picture.
90 services89 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Northwest Specialty Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Post Falls, ID
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number130066
Location1593 East Polston AvenuePost Falls, ID 83854 · Kootenai County

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Medford, OR
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number380018
Location2825 E Barnett RoadMedford, OR 97504 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Yakima Valley Memorial

Acute Care Hospitals · Yakima, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500036
Location2811 Tieton DriveYakima, WA 98902 · Yakima County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Overlake Hospital Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bellevue, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number500051
Location1035-116th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Olympic Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Port Angeles, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number500072
Location939 Caroline StPort Angeles, WA 98362 · Clallam County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78727 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$89.03 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.95 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $17.98 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
AUSTIN, TX 78727
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
AUSTIN, TX 78727
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
AUSTIN, TX 78727
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
AUSTIN, TX 78727
Physician Assistant
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
AUSTIN, TX 78727
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
AUSTIN, TX 78727
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
AUSTIN, TX 78727
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
AUSTIN, TX 78727

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 Tariq Alam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tariq Alam is 1174642839. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2007.

Where is Tariq Alam located?

Tariq Alam practices at 12554 Riata Vista Cir, Austin, TX 78727. The listed phone number is (512) 795-5100.

What is Tariq Alam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Tariq Alam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tariq 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 Tariq Alam's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tariq Alam reassigns Medicare benefits to 20 organizations: Austin Radiological Association (Austin, TX), Singleton Associates PA (Shenandoah, TX), Radiology Associates PA (Little Rock, AR), Advanced Imaging Of South Bay, Inc. (Torrance, CA), Tower Imaging Medical Associates, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA) and 15 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Tariq Alam's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Tariq Alam accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list Tariq 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 Tariq Alam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tariq Alam is affiliated with Northwest Specialty Hospital, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, Yakima Valley Memorial, Overlake Hospital Medical Center and Olympic Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tariq Alam was last updated on December 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.