Dr. Irfan Alam
Gastroenterology in Lafayette, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 37+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Irfan Alam, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in Lafayette, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1988, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lafayette General Medical Center, Opelousas General Health System, Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, St Martin Hospital. Dr. Irfan Alam also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Gastroenterology Center Of Louisiana, Inc. Dr. Irfan Alam accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (337) 984-4350 to request Dr. Irfan Alam the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Irfan Alam |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
8628037009 |
Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- Gastroenterology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 37 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. Irfan Alam graduated from medical school in 1988.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1770501447
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, December 19, 2013
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 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 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 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. Irfan Alam
Medical Licenses
Dr. Irfan Alam has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 37 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
click for detail Gastroenterology An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
| MD 11659R | Louisiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Lafayette, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Opelousas, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Breaux Bridge, Louisiana | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Gastroenterology Center Of Louisiana, Inc
| Gastroenterology Center Of Louisiana, Inc | |
Practice Locations
4212 W Congress St
Suite 2400e
Lafayette, LA 70506-6768
Phone: (337) 984-4350
Fax: (337) 984-4351
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
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, December 19, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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