34 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alam, Internist in Miramar, FL?
Where did Dr. Alam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Raritan Bay Mc | Raritan Bay Medical Center Program
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan | Jinnah Sindh Medical University | Karachi Medical and Dental College
Is Dr. Alam board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Birjis-Khurram Alam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alam speak?
Dr. Alam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Spanish
- Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Alam typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Alam diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Alam. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Alam typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Birjis-Khurram Alam may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Alam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alam accept my insurance?
Dr. Alam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 437-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alam accept in Miramar, FL?
Dr. Alam in Miramar, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Alam's office located?
Dr. Birjis-Khurram Alam's Primary Practice
12781 Miramar Pkwy Ste 101
Miramar, FL 33027
(954) 437-2020
What hospitals are Dr. Alam affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Alam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Alam's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033211313.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alam
What is Dr. Birjis-Khurram Alam's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.