Quick answers
- Does Syed M. Alam accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Syed M. Alam accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Syed M. Alam see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 49 Original Medicare patients and 158 services for Syed M. Alam. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Syed M. Alam's NPI number?
- 1417311143. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Syed M. Alam, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 49 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 158 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 41 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)110 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)17 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- Anxiety75%
- Depression61%
- High blood pressure39%
- High cholesterol24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Syed M. Alam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10 Penfield AveAkron, OH 44310 (330) 762‑6110
- 2500 Metrohealth DrCleveland, OH 44109 (216) 778‑7800
- 340 S Broadway StAkron, OH 44308 (330) 253‑3100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Syed M. Alam as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The MetroHealth System1,144 clinicians in the group
- Portage Path Community Mental Health Center47 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Akron
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Akron, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The MetroHealth System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417311143 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians