Dr. Ameer Alwafai, M.D.
Critical Care (intensivists)
16+
Years in Practice
Available
Telehealth
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. Ameer Alwafai
Ameer Alwafai, M.D. is a healthcare provider practicing in Lake Barrington, IL.
Specialty Definition
The medical subspecialty of Neurocritical Care is devoted to the comprehensive, multisystem care of the critically-ill neurological patient. Like other intensivists, the neurointensivist generally assumes the primary role for coordinating the care of his or her patients in the ICU, both the neurological and medical management of the patient. They may also provide consultative services for these patients as requested within the health system.
17
Years Experience
1
Location
3
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Critical Care (intensivists)Credentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 2009
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 3 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 036134471 | Psychiatry & Neurology | — |
| Indiana | 01075291A | Psychiatry & Neurology | — |
| New Jersey | 25MA11156700 | Psychiatry & Neurology | — |
| Illinois | 036134471 | Psychiatry & Neurology |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Ameer Alwafai
With 16 years of practice, Dr. Ameer Alwafai is an established critical care (intensivists) provider, M.D., after earning their medical degree at Other in 2009. Dr. currently practices at Best Practices Inpatient Care, Ltd. in Barrington, Illinois. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255644779, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Ameer Alwafai as a moderate-volume critical care (intensivists) provider, treating approximately 762 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 1K services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates balanced experience across typical Medicare conditions.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Ameer Alwafai received $188 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$188
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Ameer Alwafai
What does Dr. Ameer Alwafai specialize in?
Dr. Ameer Alwafai specializes in Critical Care (intensivists). Secondary taxonomy filings also list Psychiatry & Neurology.
Where does Dr. Ameer Alwafai practice?
Dr. Ameer Alwafai practices at Best Practices Inpatient Care, Ltd. in Barrington, Illinois.
Does Dr. Ameer Alwafai accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Ameer Alwafai accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 762 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Ameer Alwafai's NPI number?
Dr. Ameer Alwafai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255644779. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Ameer Alwafai been practicing?
Dr. Ameer Alwafai has approximately 16 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 2009.