Syed Ahmed, M.D.
NPI 1639278138 · Neurology Physician · Hammond, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Syed Ahmed, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Hammond, IN (NPI 1639278138).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639278138
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036087295 (IL)
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
19 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
385 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 179 | $133 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 127 | $79 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Asleep95819 | 38 | $54 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 24 | $57 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 17 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $54–$133 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-21
- Last updated
- 2022-04-19
- Certified
- 2022-04-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Syed Ahmed's NPI number?
- Syed Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639278138, 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 Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Syed Ahmed located?
- Syed Ahmed's practice location on file with NPPES is 5500 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320.
- What is Syed Ahmed's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Syed Ahmed is (219) 853-1300.
- 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 (1639278138) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.