Syed Ahmed, MD
NPI 1437128899 · Internal Medicine Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Syed Ahmed, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1437128899).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437128899
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TN029559 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
844 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 | 403 | $118 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 152 | $8 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 111 | $118 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 87 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 66 | $82 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 25 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 223 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 1,196 | 150 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,186 | 298 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,126 | 306 |
| Omeprazole | 900 | 227 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 873 | 249 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 680 | 160 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$625 across 32 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
- 2006-03-16
- Last updated
- 2020-09-01
- Certified
- 2020-09-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Syed Ahmed's NPI number?
- Syed Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437128899, 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 Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Syed Ahmed located?
- Syed Ahmed's practice location on file with NPPES is 4711 Centerline Dr Ste 100, Knoxville, TN 37917-1405.
- What is Syed Ahmed's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Syed Ahmed is (865) 647-3940.
- 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 (1437128899) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.