Dr. Shah Aziz Alam
Family Practice in Hazel Crest, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 28+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Shah Aziz Alam, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Hazel Crest, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1996, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Advocate Trinity Hospital, Franciscan St James Health, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Westlake Community Hospital, Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center. Dr. Shah Aziz Alam also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation. Dr. Shah Aziz Alam accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Shah Aziz Alam at 17680 Kedzie Ave to request Dr. Shah Aziz Alam the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Shah Aziz Alam |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3173542305 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 28 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Shah Aziz Alam graduated from medical school in 1996.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1164450672
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, June 30, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, September 10, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Shah Aziz Alam
Medical Licenses
Dr. Shah Aziz Alam has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 28 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| 036114268 | Illinois |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
click for detail Hospitalist Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
| 036114268 | Illinois |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Chicago, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Olympia Fields, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Hazel Crest, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Melrose Park, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Oak Lawn, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation | 950 |
Practice Locations
17680 Kedzie Ave
Hazel Crest, IL 60429-2088
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, November 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, September 10, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Shah Aziz Alam [NPI: 1164450672]Family Practice, Internal Medicine