Dr. Muhammad Alam, MD
1019 N Lafayette St, Suite 1, Shelby, NC 28150 • +1-285-555-3850
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Shelby Percentiles
NPI #1194731224 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Statistical peer benchmarking across NC Nephrology providers positions Dr. Muhammad Alam, MD in Shelby at +0.27σ (50th city percentile / 73.56th state percentile, 648 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 23 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 4 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Alam (averaging 5.5 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management) represents 48% of tracked volume (1696 encounters), paired with 90960 (777x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Muhammad Alam in Shelby (28150) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 1019 N Lafayette St, Suite 1 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 16-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.76/5 from 10 verified reports).
Patients evaluating Dr. Muhammad Alam in ZIP 28150 note 18 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2008) alongside 5.5 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Shelby, NC Nephrology peers
3,534 annual services across 648 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NC Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 1,696 | 50th | $164 – $225 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 777 | 49th | $328 – $450 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 636 | 49th | $239 – $328 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 424 | 51th | $226 – $309 |
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Dr. Muhammad Alam, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alam National Provider Identifier | NPI #1194731224 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (28150) |
| Dr. Alam Shelby CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (3,534 CMS svcs; Z +0.269σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Shelby, NC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.76/5 Listening • 4.61/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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