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AMMAR ALAM MD
NPI 1487175071
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Albert Lea, MN

Active since July 05, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
404 W FOUNTAIN ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007(507) 377-6285 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 15, 2026, Jul 3, 2025, Oct 25, 2022 and 6 more (9 updates tracked since 2017).

About Ammar Alam Md NPPES

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

AMMAR ALAM MD (NPI 1487175071) is an individual psychiatry provider in Albert Lea, Minnesota, licensed in New York (327295) and active in the NPI registry since July 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with New York-presbyterian Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487175071
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameAMMAR ALAMCredential: MD
Location Address404 W FOUNTAIN STAlbert Lea, MN 56007-2437
Mailing Address200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905-0001 · (507) 377-6285
Phone(507) 377-6285
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 20269 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1487175071 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 327295✔ Licensed in MN · 70558
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0804X · License A170125 (CA)
404 W FOUNTAIN ST, Albert Lea, MN 56007
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11025 Marsh StMankato, MN 56001 · Phone (507) 781-8146
Location 2210 9th St SE Ste 1Rochester, MN 55904-6400 · Phone (507) 288-3443

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

Ammar Alam Md 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 ID2264831320
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250630000593
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

8

Medicare enrollment records show Ammar Alam reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region
Same address
Multi-Specialty
404 W FOUNTAIN ST
Albert Lea, MN 56007
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,571 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891701637 (507) 373-2384
Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region
30 mi
Critical Access
501 NORTH STATE STREET
Waseca, MN 56093
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1518494251 (Minnesota), NPI 1124035282 (Minnesota)
  • 459 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740256668 (507) 835-1210
Northfield Hospital
46 mi
Multi-Specialty
1980 30TH ST NW
Faribault, MN 55021
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 249 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588112098 (507) 333-5499
Olmsted Medical Center
52 mi
Clinic/Center
210 9TH ST SE
Rochester, MN 55904
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 379 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952356297 (507) 288-3443
Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont
54 mi
Multi-Specialty
800 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Fairmont, MN 56031
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 806 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366410862 (507) 238-8100
Mayo Clinic Health System-St James
66 mi
Critical Access
1101 MOULTON AND PARSONS DR
Saint James, MN 56081
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1023177730 (Minnesota)
  • 390 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639198732 (507) 375-3261
North Memorial Health Care
89 mi
Primary Care
15450 HIGHWAY 7
Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 540 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952732729 (763) 581-8900
Kings Physician Services, PC
1,015 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
506 6TH STREET
Brooklyn, NY 11215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,029 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083045090 (718) 780-5051

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 3

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.
90 services22 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.
13 services11 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.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330101
Location525 East 68th StreetNew York, NY 10065 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56007 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
$168.28 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $42.07 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

TYLER SCOTT OESTERLE MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
404 W FOUNTAIN ST, MCHS-ALBERT LEA AUSTIN
ALBERT LEA, MN 56007
Freeborn County (507) 373-2384
JEFFREY PAUL LOTTS M.D.
Surgery
404 W FOUNTAIN ST
ALBERT LEA, MN 56007
Freeborn County (507) 373-2384
REESE SARA DRUCKENMILLER LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
404 W FOUNTAIN ST
ALBERT LEA, MN 56007
Freeborn County (507) 373-2384
CARA C COCKERILL MD
Otolaryngology
404 W FOUNTAIN ST
ALBERT LEA, MN 56007
Freeborn County (507) 373-2384
ANITA BISSINGER LGSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
404 W FOUNTAIN ST
ALBERT LEA, MN 56007
Freeborn County (507) 373-2384
MEGAN THOMPSON NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
404 W FOUNTAIN ST
ALBERT LEA, MN 56007
Freeborn County (507) 373-2384
ABIEYUWA EBOIKPOMWEN
Internal Medicine
404 W FOUNTAIN ST
ALBERT LEA, MN 56007
Freeborn County (786) 488-1749
MRS. ANDREA SUE SIMON RN
Registered Nurse (Cardiac Rehabilitation)
404 W FOUNTAIN ST
ALBERT LEA, MN 56007
Freeborn County (507) 668-2162

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 Ammar Alam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ammar Alam is 1487175071. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2017.

Where is Ammar Alam located?

Ammar Alam practices at 404 W Fountain St, Albert Lea, MN 56007. The listed phone number is (507) 377-6285.

What is Ammar Alam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Ammar Alam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ammar 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 Ammar Alam's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ammar Alam reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region (Albert Lea, MN), Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region (Waseca, MN), Northfield Hospital (Faribault, MN), Olmsted Medical Center (Rochester, MN), Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont (Fairmont, MN) and 3 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 Ammar Alam's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Ammar Alam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ammar Alam is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ammar Alam was last updated on September 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 55 days 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.