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DR. FARAZ SYED ALAM M.D.
NPI 1609133834
Family Medicine in Morgantown, WV

Active since April 12, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY -DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE, MORGANTOWN, WV 26506(304) 598-6907 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 15, 2022, Aug 24, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Faraz Syed Alam M.d. NPPES

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

DR. FARAZ SYED ALAM M.D. (NPI 1609133834) is an individual family medicine provider in Morgantown, West Virginia, licensed in West Virginia (26416) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609133834
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FARAZ SYED ALAMCredential: M.D.
Location Address1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY -DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINEMorgantown, WV 26506-9152
Mailing Address800 Garfield Ave, West Virginia University -department Of Family MedicineParkersburg, WV 26101-5340 · (304) 420-7161
Phone(304) 598-6907
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 15, 2022
✔ NPI 1609133834 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in WV · 26416
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 26416 (WV)
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, Morgantown, WV 26506
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Faraz Syed 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 ID5395051734
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150901000392
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.

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 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.
438 services200 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.
188 services176 patients
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.
116 services61 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
65 services64 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.
35 services34 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
30 services30 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Barnesville, OH
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number361321
Location639 West Main StreetBarnesville, OH 43713 · Belmont County
Emergency services

Reynolds Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Glen Dale, WV
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number510013
Location800 Wheeling AveGlen Dale, WV 26038 · Marshall County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wheeling Hospital, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Wheeling, WV
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number510050
Location1 Medical ParkWheeling, WV 26003 · Ohio County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wetzel County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New Martinsville, WV
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number510072
Location#3 East Benjamin DriveNew Martinsville, WV 26155 · Wetzel County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 26506 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
$83.49 typical visit price
range $53.20 – $164.59
Typical copayment $20.87 (range $13.30 – $41.14)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.81 typical visit price
range $16.47 – $133.29
Typical copayment $23.70 (range $4.11 – $33.32)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%227 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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
3 suppliers24 claims24 services$13.87 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$3.59 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
3 suppliers23 claims23 services$77.08 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.

DR. DORIAN J WILLIAMS M.D.
Family Medicine
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Monongalia County (304) 598-6900
MEGHAN METCALFE PT
Physical Therapist
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Monongalia County (304) 598-4118
MRS. HOLLY BETH HARTMAN-ADAMS M.D.
Family Medicine
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Monongalia County (304) 598-6900
DR. SWAPNA GAYAM M.D
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Monongalia County (304) 293-4123
DR. JAMES ROBERT WELTY M.D.
Hospitalist
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Monongalia County (304) 598-4000
ANDREW VUCELIK MD
Emergency Medicine
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, ROOM 4601
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Monongalia County (304) 293-7215
RYAN CODDINGTON TURNER M.D., PH.D.
Neurological Surgery
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, ROOM 4300
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Monongalia County (304) 293-5041
PENNY CULLEY RN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Monongalia County (304) 598-4800

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 Faraz Alam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Faraz Alam is 1609133834. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2012.

Where is Faraz Alam located?

Faraz Alam practices at 1 Medical Center Drive West Virginia University -Department Of Family Medicine, Morgantown, WV 26506. The listed phone number is (304) 598-6907.

What is Faraz Alam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Faraz Alam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Faraz 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.

What insurance does Faraz Alam accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Faraz 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 Faraz Alam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Faraz Alam is affiliated with Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc, Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Wheeling Hospital, Inc and Wetzel County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Faraz Alam was last updated on September 15, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.