Syed Ahmad, M.D./ RHEUMATOLOGIST
NPI 1487654182 · Specialist · Bluefield, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Syed Ahmad, M.D./ RHEUMATOLOGIST is a Specialist provider in Bluefield, VA (NPI 1487654182).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487654182
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D./ RHEUMATOLOGIST
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0101036550 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
1,606 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate, to Detect Inflammation, Non-Automated85651 | 486 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 463 | $120 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 416 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 86 | $168 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 51 | $205 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 28 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 86 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 661 | 94 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 355 | 88 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 353 | 76 |
| Prednisone | 309 | 109 |
| Leflunomide | 222 | 52 |
| Pregabalin | 213 | 32 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 202 | 59 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$580 across 29 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
- 2005-07-26
- Last updated
- 2011-01-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Syed Ahmad's NPI number?
- Syed Ahmad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487654182, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Syed Ahmad's specialty?
- Syed Ahmad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Syed Ahmad located?
- Syed Ahmad's practice location on file with NPPES is 11 Westwood Medical Park, Bluefield, VA 24605-2000.
- What is Syed Ahmad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Syed Ahmad is (276) 326-2638.
- Does Syed Ahmad accept Medicare?
- Syed Ahmad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Syed Ahmad's NPI active?
- Yes — Syed Ahmad's NPI (1487654182) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-01-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.