2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1174568208 M.D.,
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USMAN ALAM, M.D.,

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in OPELOUSAS, Louisiana. 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
993
Medicare Part D claims · 65 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: USMAN ALAM, M.D., is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in OPELOUSAS, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 993 claims across 65 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: USMAN ALAM, M.D., filed 993 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OPELOUSAS, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

USMAN ALAM, M.D., practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

USMAN ALAM, M.D., at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/20/2006

NPI 1174568208

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

993 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Louisiana

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiovascular Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease 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).

USMAN ALAM, M.D., is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in OPELOUSAS, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.,. NPI: 1174568208. 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.

USMAN ALAM, M.D., appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D., credentials at 611 E PRUDHOMME ST, OPELOUSAS, LA, 70570, with a listed phone of (337) 942-5750. NPI 1174568208 was issued on 06/20/2006. 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 993 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 65 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $29K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count. 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

611 E PRUDHOMME ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570

Provider Details

NPI 1174568208
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.,
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/20/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

USMAN ALAM, M.D., — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 993 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.

993
Total Claims
$29K
Total Drug Cost
65
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,158
Total Day Supply
34,420
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
115
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
112
Carvedilol
96
Metoprolol Succinate
88
Furosemide
83
Atorvastatin Calcium
57
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
48
Potassium Chloride
44
Valsartan
34
Cilostazol
29

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How USMAN ALAM, M.D., fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

USMAN ALAM, M.D.,'s 993 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USMAN ALAM, M.D.,'s specialty?
USMAN ALAM, M.D., specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in OPELOUSAS, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D.,.
How much does USMAN ALAM, M.D., prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, USMAN ALAM, M.D., wrote 993 Medicare Part D claims totaling $29K in drug costs for 65 beneficiaries.
Where is USMAN ALAM, M.D., located?
USMAN ALAM, M.D., is located at 611 E PRUDHOMME ST, OPELOUSAS, LA, 70570. Phone: (337) 942-5750.
What is USMAN ALAM, M.D.,'s NPI number?
USMAN ALAM, M.D.,'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174568208, issued on 06/20/2006.
Does USMAN ALAM, M.D., prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
USMAN ALAM, M.D.,'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does USMAN ALAM, M.D., prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, USMAN ALAM, M.D.,'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does USMAN ALAM, M.D., accept Medicare?
USMAN ALAM, M.D., appears in CMS Medicare data with 993 Part D claims and 65 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify USMAN ALAM, M.D.,'s credentials?
USMAN ALAM, M.D.,'s NPI is 1174568208 with credentials M.D.,. 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.

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

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