Dr Usman Alam, MD, - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Opelousas, LA

Dr Usman Alam, MD, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease" physician in Opelousas, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). His current practice location is 611 E Prudhomme St, Suite 3, Opelousas, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 942-5750.

Dr Usman Alam is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 12747R) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1174568208.

Contact Information

Dr Usman Alam, MD,
611 E Prudhomme St, Suite 3,
Opelousas, LA 70570-6458
(337) 942-5750
(337) 948-9405

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Usman Alam
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience36 Years
Location611 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Usman Alam graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174568208
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/03/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820147440
  • Enrollment ID: I20090601000083

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Usman Alam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174568208NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 12747R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, IncLafayette, LAHospital
Opelousas General Health SystemOpelousas, LAHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Usman Alam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLouisiana Heart Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154574267
PECOS PAC ID: 3173672797
Enrollment ID: O20090601000095

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Usman Alam is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Usman Alam, MD,
Po Box 52844,
Lafayette, LA 70505-2844

Ph: (337) 942-5750
Dr Usman Alam, MD,
611 E Prudhomme St, Suite 3,
Opelousas, LA 70570-6458

Ph: (337) 942-5750

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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