Quick answers
- Does Tawfiq G. Alam accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tawfiq G. 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 Tawfiq G. Alam see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 542 Original Medicare patients and 1,623 services for Tawfiq G. Alam. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tawfiq G. Alam's NPI number?
- 1629092689. 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 Tawfiq G. 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 | 542 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,623 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)894 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)132 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery (45384)106 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)96 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)93 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).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Hospitals where Tawfiq G. Alam works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tawfiq G. Alam at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Aspire HospitalConroe, TX · Psychiatric Hospital · CCN 670093
- Houston Methodist The Woodlands HospitalThe Woodlands, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 670122
- The Woodlands Specialty HospitalSpring, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 670267
Practice locations
Addresses where Tawfiq G. Alam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 150 Pine Forest Dr, Suite 106The Woodlands, TX 77384 (936) 321‑0000
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in The Woodlands
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in The Woodlands, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629092689 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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