2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1821288812 MD
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RABI ALAM, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in VAN NUYS, California. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 281 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$627.05
27 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RABI ALAM, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in VAN NUYS, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 281 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $627.05 across 27 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RABI ALAM, MD filed 1,321 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across VAN NUYS, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RABI ALAM, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RABI ALAM, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2007

NPI 1821288812

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,321 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in California

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within California

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

RABI ALAM, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in VAN NUYS, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1821288812. 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.

RABI ALAM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6850 SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 217, VAN NUYS, CA, 91405, with a listed phone of (818) 901-7855. NPI 1821288812 was issued on 07/26/2007. 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 1,321 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 281 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $117K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.4%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

6850 SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 217
VAN NUYS, CA 91405

Provider Details

NPI 1821288812
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/26/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RABI 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.

METICULOUS HEALTH CARE PC
VAN NUYS, CA
MVP MEDICAL GROUP-A PROFESSIONAL NURSING CORPORATION
BURBANK, CA

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 RABI ALAM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$627

Largest payer

Philips North America LLC

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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RABI ALAM, MD. To verify RABI ALAM, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RABI ALAM, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 1,321 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.

1,321
Total Claims
$117K
Total Drug Cost
281
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,507
Total Day Supply
31,243
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$78K
Generic Drug Cost
$39K
Opioid Claims
204 (15.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
178

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.57
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 41, 65-74: 93, 75-84: 98, 85+: 49

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
127
Pantoprazole Sodium
102
Levofloxacin
56
Eliquis
Apixaban
49
Tramadol Hcl
33
Atorvastatin Calcium
26
Lactulose
25
Alprazolam
24
Azithromycin
24
Lorazepam
24

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How RABI ALAM, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

RABI ALAM, MD's 1,321 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RABI ALAM, MD's specialty?
RABI ALAM, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in VAN NUYS, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does RABI ALAM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RABI ALAM, MD wrote 1,321 Medicare Part D claims totaling $117K in drug costs for 281 beneficiaries.
Where is RABI ALAM, MD located?
RABI ALAM, MD is located at 6850 SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 217, VAN NUYS, CA, 91405. Phone: (818) 901-7855.
What is RABI ALAM, MD's NPI number?
RABI ALAM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821288812, issued on 07/26/2007.
Does RABI ALAM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RABI ALAM, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $78K in brand drug costs.
Does RABI ALAM, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RABI ALAM, MD had 204 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.4%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RABI ALAM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RABI ALAM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Pantoprazole Sodium, Levofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RABI ALAM, MD accept Medicare?
RABI ALAM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,321 Part D claims and 281 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RABI ALAM, MD's credentials?
RABI ALAM, MD's NPI is 1821288812 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.
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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