Syed Ahmed, M.D.
NPI 1932188521 · Specialist · Palmdale, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Syed Ahmed, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Palmdale, CA (NPI 1932188521).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932188521
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A87434 (CA)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,865 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 | 1,357 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 350 | $89 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 310 | $114 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 255 | $216 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 217 | $178 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 74 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 1,346 | 436 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 1,090 | 230 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 431 | 146 |
| Prednisone | 352 | 175 |
| Roflumilast | 308 | 62 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 235 | 61 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$983 across 39 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 (1)
- 1331 W Avenue JSte 101Lancaster, CA 93534-2942Phone: (661) 945-8717Fax: (661) 945-4867
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-11
- Last updated
- 2023-02-28
- Certified
- 2023-02-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Syed Ahmed's NPI number?
- Syed Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932188521, 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 Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Syed Ahmed located?
- Syed Ahmed's practice location on file with NPPES is 525 Commerce Ave Ste a, Palmdale, CA 93551-4487.
- What is Syed Ahmed's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Syed Ahmed is (661) 945-8717.
- 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 (1932188521) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.