Dr Irfan Alam, - Medicare Gastroenterology in Lafayette, LA

Dr Irfan Alam, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Lafayette, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. His current practice location is 4212 W Congress St, Suite 2400e, Lafayette, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 984-4350.

Dr Irfan Alam is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD 11659R) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1770501447.

Contact Information

Dr Irfan Alam,
4212 W Congress St, Suite 2400e,
Lafayette, LA 70506-6765
(337) 984-4350
(337) 984-4351



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Irfan Alam
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience36 Years
Location4212 W Congress St, Lafayette, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Irfan Alam graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770501447
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/19/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628037009
  • Enrollment ID: I20041011000364

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Irfan Alam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770501447NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD 11659R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lafayette General Medical CenterLafayette, LAHospital
Rapides Regional Medical CenterAlexandria, LAHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Irfan Alam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGastroenterology Center Of Louisiana, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891953717
PECOS PAC ID: 1951476597
Enrollment ID: O20080818000192

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Irfan Alam is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Irfan Alam,
4212 W Congress St, Suite 2400e,
Lafayette, LA 70506-6765

Ph: (337) 984-4350
Dr Irfan Alam,
4212 W Congress St, Suite 2400e,
Lafayette, LA 70506-6765

Ph: (337) 984-4350

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Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 300 W Saint Mary Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506
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Dr. John M Rainey, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 501 W Saint Mary Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506
Phone: 337-235-7898    Fax: 337-235-7445
Dr. Corwin Ashford Thomas, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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