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Dr. Shaista Alam, MD

Accepting New Patients

(1651 Ratings)

Specializes in: Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Drexel University College of Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke

909 Walnut Street Floor 2
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 955-7952

Dr. Shaista Alam, MD is an osteopath in Philadelphia, PA specializing in osteopathic manipulative medicine and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Shaista Alam, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Jefferson University Physicians (JUP), Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital and Jefferson Frankford Hospital.

Office Locations

Jefferson Frankford Hospital

1101 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 955-4087

(215) 923-6792

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909 Walnut Street Floor 2
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 955-7952

(215) 503-7007

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Some issues Dr. Shaista Alam, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaista Alam, MD treated as an osteopath in Philadelphia, PA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	158
inpatient care	158

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	12
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shaista Alam, MD treated during 2017 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	29
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaista Alam, MD treated as an osteopath in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	158
hospital care	485
inpatient care	485

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	51
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shaista Alam, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	45
Dementia	36
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaista Alam, MD treated as an osteopath in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	167
hospital care	391
inpatient care	391

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	37
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shaista Alam, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	45
Dementia	26
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaista Alam, MD treated as an osteopath in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	115
hospital care	263
inpatient care	263

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	32
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shaista Alam, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	46
Dementia	24
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaista Alam, MD treated as an osteopath in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	130
hospital care	326
inpatient care	326

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	34
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shaista Alam, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	44
Dementia	32
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaista Alam, MD treated as an osteopath in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	162
hospital care	240
inpatient care	240

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	27
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shaista Alam, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaista Alam, MD treated as an osteopath in Philadelphia, PA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	163
hospital care	182
inpatient care	182

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	29
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shaista Alam, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	45
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shaista Alam, MD treated as an osteopath in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	149
hospital care	292
inpatient care	292

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	49
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	154
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	71
85 and over	31
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	98

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shaista Alam, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	28
Dementia	26
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Shaista Alam, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Neurology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Neurology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shaista Alam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Jefferson University Physicians (JUP)

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Jefferson Torresdale Hospital

Jefferson Bucks Hospital

Jefferson Frankford Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Shaista Alam, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, CIGNA Commercial, AARP, MultiPlan, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Humana, Workers' Compensation, Cigna, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Shaista Alam, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Medicare

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

CIGNA Commercial

AARP

MultiPlan

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Humana

Workers' Compensation

Cigna

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

UPMC

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Shaista Alam, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 1651 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Shaista Alam, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$175 WATCHMAN FLX $175
AbbVie Inc.	$124 DALVANCE $124
UCB, Inc.	$94 Vimpat $94
Biogen, Inc.	$58 TECFIDERA $58
Medtronic, Inc.	$46 MyCareLink $23	LINQ II $23
Other	$106 Solitaire $40	CARDENE IV 20mg Sodium Chloride $39	The SynCardia Total Artificial Heart $27

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$603

Biography

Dr. Shaista Alam's specialties are osteopathic manipulative medicine and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She practices in Philadelphia, PA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Alam include stroke and neurological disorders. She is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson University Physicians (JUP). Dr. Alam attended Drexel University College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at Jefferson University Hospitals for residency. The average patient rating for Dr. Alam is 5.0 stars (out of 5). She appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan, in addition to other insurance carriers. She welcomes new patients at her office inPhiladelphia, PA as reported by Jefferson Health.