Syed Fahim Alam, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Syed Fahim Alam is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Livingston, NJ with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Syed Fahim Alam, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 39+ years, working in independent practice. With 39+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Livingston area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 95% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
107 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave Suite 107, Livingston, NJ 07039
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.5%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.7 pts)
Top 5% of reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
303
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
282
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,891
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $289k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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 High Cholesterol, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-33%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$35 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Syed Fahim Alam's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Mailing address
19 Overlook Rd, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889-3370
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Syed Fahim Alam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Syed Fahim Alam for cholesterol management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Livingston 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 Syed Fahim Alam
Dr. Alam is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Livingston, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (973) 535-3999.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Syed Fahim Alam
Practice Location
107 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave Suite 107, Livingston, NJ 07039
Mailing Address
19 Overlook Rd, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889-3370
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