DR. BILAL KAMAL ALAM M.D
NPI 1871040915
Hospitalist in Covington, GA

Active since September 07, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5126 HOSPITAL DR NE, COVINGTON, GA 30014(631) 480-3356 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 7, 2026, May 15, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Bilal Kamal Alam M.d NPPES

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

DR. BILAL KAMAL ALAM M.D (NPI 1871040915) is an individual hospitalist provider in Covington, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (96367) and active in the NPI registry since September 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Newton Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871040915
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BILAL KAMAL ALAMCredential: M.D
Location Address5126 HOSPITAL DR NECovington, GA 30014-2566
Mailing Address1338 Stanley Park DrDecatur, GA 30033-4429 · (631) 480-3356
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateSeptember 7, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 7, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 7, 2026
NPI 1871040915 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in GA · 96367
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 62685 (CT)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 57.027691 (OH)
5126 HOSPITAL DR NE, Covington, GA 30014

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted 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. Bilal Kamal 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 ID5698063097
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240118001564
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 5

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.
378 services160 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.
137 services131 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.
95 services93 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.
28 services16 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.
27 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Piedmont Newton Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Covington, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110018
Location5126 Hospital Drive NECovington, GA 30014 · Newton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Emory Decatur Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Decatur, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110076
Location2701 N Decatur RoadDecatur, GA 30033 · De Kalb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30014 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
$130.64 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

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 (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
5126 HOSPITAL DR NE, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
COVINGTON, GA 30014
Clinic/Center (Pain)
5126 HOSPITAL DR NE
COVINGTON, GA 30014
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
5126 HOSPITAL DR NE
COVINGTON, GA 30014
Internal Medicine
5126 HOSPITAL DR NE
COVINGTON, GA 30014
Anesthesiologist Assistant
5126 HOSPITAL DR NE
COVINGTON, GA 30014
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5126 HOSPITAL DR NE
COVINGTON, GA 30014
Internal Medicine
5126 HOSPITAL DR NE
COVINGTON, GA 30014
Anesthesiology
5126 HOSPITAL DR NE
COVINGTON, GA 30014

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 Bilal Alam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bilal Alam is 1871040915. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 7, 2016.

Where is Bilal Alam located?

Bilal Alam practices at 5126 Hospital Dr NE, Covington, GA 30014. The listed phone number is (631) 480-3356.

What is Bilal Alam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Bilal Alam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bilal 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 Bilal Alam accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Bilal 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 Bilal Alam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bilal Alam is affiliated with Piedmont Newton Hospital and Emory Decatur Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bilal Alam was last updated on January 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.