Syed Islam, MD
NPI 1487880829 · Rheumatology Physician · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Syed Islam, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1487880829).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487880829
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD60642311 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
18 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 18 | $129 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $129–$129 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 441 | 165 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 424 | 128 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 385 | 122 |
| Adalimumab-Attobrand: Amjevita(cf) Autoinjector | 103 | 24 |
| Sulfasalazine | 98 | 27 |
| Allopurinol | 79 | 26 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 66 | 19 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-05-29
- Last updated
- 2021-04-19
- Certified
- 2021-04-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Syed Islam's NPI number?
- Syed Islam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487880829, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Syed Islam's specialty?
- Syed Islam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Syed Islam located?
- Syed Islam's practice location on file with NPPES is 209 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405-4267.
- What is Syed Islam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Syed Islam is (253) 596-3300.
- Does Syed Islam accept Medicare?
- Syed Islam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Syed Islam's NPI active?
- Yes — Syed Islam's NPI (1487880829) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.