Fakhre Alam, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Fakhre Alam, MD runs an independent neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Carbondale, IL. With 37+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Carbondale area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Uses generic medications more than 65% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Federal MIPS score higher than 99% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 826dNPPES updated 2024-01-31 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2731 W Main St Suite a, Carbondale, IL 62901-1027
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 99% of doctors in Illinois on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 1% of MIPS-scored doctors in IllinoisHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.84%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)
1.84% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.2%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,017
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
541
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,313
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.15M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.0k received from industry
59 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Fakhre Alam's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 30, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Mailing address
Po Box 489, Carbondale, IL 62903
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Fakhre Alam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Fakhre Alam for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Carbondale required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fakhre Alam
NPI records show Dr. Alam as active with telehealth listed in Carbondale, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (618) 549-6378.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Fakhre Alam
Practice Location
2731 W Main St Suite a, Carbondale, IL 62901-1027
Mailing Address
Po Box 489, Carbondale, IL 62903
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