Syed Ahmed, M.D.
NPI 1144434887 · Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician · Germantown, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Syed Ahmed, M.D. is a Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider in Germantown, MD (NPI 1144434887).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144434887
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- D70979 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,251 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 589 | $131 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 449 | $105 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 313 | $18 |
| Nerve Conduction, 11-12 Studies95912 | 223 | $266 |
| Sleep Study Including Heart Rate, Breathing, and Sleep Time95800 | 196 | $111 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Memantine Hcl | 185 | 61 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 102 | 40 |
| Gabapentin | 95 | 39 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 89 | 36 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 50 | 19 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 43 | 21 |
| Primidone | 42 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,257 across 165 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-10
- Last updated
- 2014-07-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Syed Ahmed's NPI number?
- Syed Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144434887, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Syed Ahmed's specialty?
- Syed Ahmed is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Syed Ahmed located?
- Syed Ahmed's practice location on file with NPPES is 20528 Boland Farm Rd, Germantown, MD 20876.
- What is Syed Ahmed's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Syed Ahmed is (301) 339-8027.
- Does Syed Ahmed accept Medicare?
- Syed Ahmed is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Syed Ahmed's NPI active?
- Yes — Syed Ahmed's NPI (1144434887) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-07-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.