2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1972737898 MD
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NIMAT ALAM, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in ODESSA, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 124 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$85.41
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NIMAT ALAM, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ODESSA, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 124 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $85.41 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NIMAT ALAM, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,132 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NIMAT ALAM, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

NIMAT ALAM, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/06/2009

NPI 1972737898

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,132 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Texas

1. Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NIMAT ALAM, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

NIMAT ALAM, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in ODESSA, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1972737898. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

NIMAT ALAM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 701 W 5TH ST, ODESSA, TX, 79763, with a listed phone of (432) 335-5311. NPI 1972737898 was issued on 05/06/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALAM most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,132 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 124 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $148K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 91.1945), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

701 W 5TH ST
ODESSA, TX 79763

Provider Details

NPI 1972737898
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/06/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
91.1945
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NIMAT ALAM, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER ODESSA
ODESSA, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for NIMAT ALAM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$85

Largest payer

Eisai Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NIMAT ALAM, MD. To verify NIMAT ALAM, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

NIMAT ALAM, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,132 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,132
Total Claims
$148K
Total Drug Cost
124
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,501
Total Day Supply
101,961
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$108K
Generic Drug Cost
$38K
Opioid Claims
72 (3.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
36

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 56, 75-84: 30, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
127
Lisinopril
87
Levothyroxine Sodium
85
Pravastatin Sodium
80
Losartan Potassium
65
Atorvastatin Calcium
60
Metformin Hcl
60
Amlodipine Besylate
57
Tramadol Hcl
56
Donepezil Hcl
51

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How NIMAT ALAM, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

NIMAT ALAM, MD's 2,132 claims are below the specialty average of 4,854.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ALAM.

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NIMAT ALAM, MD's specialty?
NIMAT ALAM, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in ODESSA, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does NIMAT ALAM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NIMAT ALAM, MD wrote 2,132 Medicare Part D claims totaling $148K in drug costs for 124 beneficiaries.
What is NIMAT ALAM, MD's Medicare quality score?
NIMAT ALAM, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 91.1945). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NIMAT ALAM, MD located?
NIMAT ALAM, MD is located at 701 W 5TH ST, ODESSA, TX, 79763. Phone: (432) 335-5311.
What is NIMAT ALAM, MD's NPI number?
NIMAT ALAM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972737898, issued on 05/06/2009.
Does NIMAT ALAM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NIMAT ALAM, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $108K in brand drug costs.
Does NIMAT ALAM, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, NIMAT ALAM, MD had 72 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NIMAT ALAM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NIMAT ALAM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NIMAT ALAM, MD accept Medicare?
NIMAT ALAM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,132 Part D claims and 124 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NIMAT ALAM, MD's credentials?
NIMAT ALAM, MD's NPI is 1972737898 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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