2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician NPI 1174586556 MD
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ZOHAIR ALAM, MD

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician in CHEVY CHASE, Maryland. 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
277
Medicare Part D claims · 102 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: ZOHAIR ALAM, MD is a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHEVY CHASE, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 277 claims across 102 beneficiaries .

What stands out: ZOHAIR ALAM, MD filed 277 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHEVY CHASE, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ZOHAIR 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).

ZOHAIR ALAM, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/07/2006

NPI 1174586556

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician

Niche

552 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

277 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,113

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician share within Maryland

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal 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).

ZOHAIR ALAM, MD is a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1174586556. 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.

ZOHAIR ALAM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8401 CONNECTICUT AVE STE 800, CHEVY CHASE, MD, 20815, with a listed phone of (301) 949-8100. NPI 1174586556 was issued on 04/07/2006. 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 277 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 102 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.2%. 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.

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 552 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,113 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

8401 CONNECTICUT AVE STE 800
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815

Provider Details

NPI 1174586556
Specialty Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/07/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ZOHAIR 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.

CENTERS FOR ADVANCED ORTHOPAEDICS LLC
OLNEY, MD
SUBURBAN/NRH MEDICAL REHABILITATION INC
BETHESDA, MD

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

277
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
102
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
283
Total Day Supply
4,358
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
114 (41.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86
Gender Split
81% female / 19% 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
Tramadol Hcl
73
Celecoxib
36
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
36
Diclofenac Sodium
30
Meloxicam
20
Ibuprofen
15
Amoxicillin
14
Lorazepam
12

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

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Overview

How ZOHAIR ALAM, MD fits within the Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

552
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician
1,113
Avg Claims per Provider

ZOHAIR ALAM, MD's 277 claims are below the specialty average of 1,113.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZOHAIR ALAM, MD's specialty?
ZOHAIR ALAM, MD specializes in Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician and practices in CHEVY CHASE, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does ZOHAIR ALAM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ZOHAIR ALAM, MD wrote 277 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 102 beneficiaries.
Where is ZOHAIR ALAM, MD located?
ZOHAIR ALAM, MD is located at 8401 CONNECTICUT AVE STE 800, CHEVY CHASE, MD, 20815. Phone: (301) 949-8100.
What is ZOHAIR ALAM, MD's NPI number?
ZOHAIR ALAM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174586556, issued on 04/07/2006.
Does ZOHAIR ALAM, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ZOHAIR ALAM, MD had 114 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.2%.
How many Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 552 Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,113 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ZOHAIR ALAM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ZOHAIR ALAM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Celecoxib, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ZOHAIR ALAM, MD accept Medicare?
ZOHAIR ALAM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 277 Part D claims and 102 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ZOHAIR ALAM, MD's credentials?
ZOHAIR ALAM, MD's NPI is 1174586556 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.

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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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