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Hospitalist

Syed M. Ala, MD

Works at hospitals in Decatur, IL · Chicago, IL · Waupaca, WI … · Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana

Summary

Syed M. Ala, MD (Hospitalist) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Decatur, IL, Chicago, IL and Waupaca, WI and other places. NPI 1235233792. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Syed M. Ala, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

HospitalistPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
34Years since medical school (graduated 1992)
MaleGender (as listed)
Galen Inpatient Physicians PCGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Syed M. Ala work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Syed M. Ala at 4 hospitals: Decatur Memorial Hospital, Jackson Park Hospital, Thedacare Medical Center-Waupaca and Union Hospital Inc. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Syed M. Ala see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Chicago, IL, Waupaca, WI and Munster, IN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Syed M. Ala's specialty?
Medicare lists Hospitalist as the primary specialty, and also Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine.
Does Syed M. Ala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Syed M. Ala accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Syed M. Ala?
(773) 947-7764, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Syed M. Ala's NPI number?
1235233792. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Syed M. Ala works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Syed M. Ala at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Syed M. Ala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Syed M. Ala as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Galen Inpatient Physicians PC1,077 clinicians in the group
  • Thedacare, Incorporated647 clinicians in the group
  • Friedell Clinic, S. C.24 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Chicago

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1992
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1235233792
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians