2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1578948261 MD
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SYED ABID, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in ATHENS, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 132 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

SYED ABID, MD filed 1,954 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in ATHENS, Georgia.

2K
Part D claims, 2023

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

SYED ABID, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,954 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SYED ABID, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about SYED ABID, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/23/2015

NPI 1578948261

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,524 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,954 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,275

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Georgia

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

SYED ABID, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in ATHENS, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1578948261. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SYED ABID, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1199 PRINCE AVE, ATHENS, GA, 30606, with a listed phone of (770) 719-7000. NPI 1578948261 was issued on 07/23/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABID most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,954 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 132 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $123K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.7%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1199 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606

Provider Details

NPI 1578948261
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/23/2015

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,954
Total Claims
$123K
Total Drug Cost
132
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,032
Total Day Supply
54,057
Generic Drug Cost
$54K
Opioid Claims
873 (44.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.95
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 55, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
193
Alprazolam
154
Fentanyl
150
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
102
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
96
Mirtazapine
86
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
83
Duloxetine Hcl
73
Methadone Hcl
72
Buspirone Hcl
71

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How SYED ABID, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider

SYED ABID, MD's 1,954 claims are above the specialty average of 1,275.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ABID.

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SYED ABID, MD's specialty?
SYED ABID, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in ATHENS, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does SYED ABID, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SYED ABID, MD wrote 1,954 Medicare Part D claims totaling $123K in drug costs for 132 beneficiaries.
Where is SYED ABID, MD located?
SYED ABID, MD is located at 1199 PRINCE AVE, ATHENS, GA, 30606. Phone: (770) 719-7000.
What is SYED ABID, MD's NPI number?
SYED ABID, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578948261, issued on 07/23/2015.
Does SYED ABID, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SYED ABID, MD had 873 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.7%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SYED ABID, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SYED ABID, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Alprazolam, Fentanyl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SYED ABID, MD accept Medicare?
SYED ABID, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,954 Part D claims and 132 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SYED ABID, MD's credentials?
SYED ABID, MD's NPI is 1578948261 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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