Syed Rab, MD
NPI 1891751301 · Nephrology Physician · Hammond, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Syed Rab, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Hammond, LA (NPI 1891751301).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891751301
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 12338R (LA)
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,440 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 3,156 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 567 | $111 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 416 | $78 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 300 | $114 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 292 | $316 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 94 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 431 | 122 |
| Calcitriol | 368 | 110 |
| Carvedilol | 329 | 90 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 317 | 89 |
| Allopurinol | 279 | 80 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 270 | 91 |
| Furosemide | 246 | 97 |
| Ferric Citratebrand: Auryxia |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,927 across 109 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 420 N 2nd StAmite, LA 70422-2420Phone: (985) 340-7868Fax: (985) 340-7866
- 160 Greenbrier BlvdCovington, LA 70433-7233Phone: (985) 340-7868Fax: (985) 340-7866
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-24
- Last updated
- 2021-03-29
- Certified
- 2021-03-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Syed Rab's NPI number?
- Syed Rab's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891751301, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Syed Rab's specialty?
- Syed Rab is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Syed Rab located?
- Syed Rab's practice location on file with NPPES is 16014 Doctors Blvd, Hammond, LA 70403-1478.
- What is Syed Rab's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Syed Rab is (985) 340-7868.
- Does Syed Rab accept Medicare?
- Syed Rab is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Syed Rab's NPI active?
- Yes — Syed Rab's NPI (1891751301) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.