2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1033249099 M.D.
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Syed Afroz, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician in San Jose, California. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 53,104 in Psychiatry Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 172 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.6/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Syed Afroz, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.6/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,789 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

80.6/100
MIPS score · -3 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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 Afroz, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

81 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Syed Afroz, M.D. sits

This provider among psychiatry physician peers

Across the 4,659 psychiatry physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Syed Afroz, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 84% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 34% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.949.974.899.8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Syed Afroz, M.D.-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 84 · MIPS quality, percentile: 34
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one psychiatry physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Syed Afroz, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Syed Afroz, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Syed Afroz, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/07/2007

NPI 1033249099

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,789 169% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

MIPS final score

80.6/100 2.5 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Largest specialties in California (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 17.3%Behavior Technician17.3%Marriage & Family Therapist - 5.5%Marriage & Family Therapist5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5%Mental Health Counselor - 3.9%Mental Health Counselor3.9%Pharmacist - 3.5%Pharmacist3.5%Clinical Social Worker - 3.1%Clinical Social Worker3.1%Psychiatry Physician - 0.8%Psychiatry Physician0.8%
Largest specialties in California (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Syed Afroz, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatry Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.6/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) - 80.6/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.6%
MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) - 80.6/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 Afroz, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1075 E SANTA CLARA ST, San Jose, CA, 95116, with a listed phone of (408) 792-2100. NPI 1033249099 was issued on 03/07/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Afroz 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 2,789 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 172 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $134K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 80.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 67.4, Cost 46.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

1075 E SANTA CLARA ST
San Jose, CA 95116

Provider Details

NPI 1033249099
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/07/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

80.5834
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
67.4314
Quality
46.5098
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Syed Afroz, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

County OF Santa Clara
San Jose, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Syed Afroz, M.D.. To verify Syed Afroz, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Syed Afroz, M.D. - brand share 3.0%
Psychiatry Physician average

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 2,789 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,789
Total Claims
$134K
Total Drug Cost
172
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,598
Total Day Supply
107,260
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$44K
Generic Drug Cost
$90K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 67, 65-74: 78, 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.

What Syed Afroz, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Risperidone
218
Aripiprazole
181
Olanzapine
175
Sertraline Hcl
171
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
157
Trazodone Hcl
155
Quetiapine Fumarate
138
Benztropine Mesylate
131
Fluoxetine Hcl
111
Escitalopram Oxalate
110

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How Syed Afroz, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

Syed Afroz, M.D.'s 2,789 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Syed Afroz, M.D.'s specialty?
Syed Afroz, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in San Jose, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Syed Afroz, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Syed Afroz, M.D. wrote 2,789 Medicare Part D claims totaling $134K in drug costs for 172 beneficiaries.
What is Syed Afroz, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
Syed Afroz, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.6/100 (Quality: 67.4, Cost: 46.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Syed Afroz, M.D. located?
Syed Afroz, M.D. is located at 1075 E SANTA CLARA ST, San Jose, CA, 95116. Phone: (408) 792-2100.
What is Syed Afroz, M.D.'s NPI number?
Syed Afroz, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033249099, issued on 03/07/2007.
Does Syed Afroz, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Syed Afroz, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $44K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Syed Afroz, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Syed Afroz, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Risperidone, Aripiprazole, Olanzapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Syed Afroz, M.D. accept Medicare?
Syed Afroz, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,789 Part D claims and 172 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Syed Afroz, M.D.'s credentials?
Syed Afroz, M.D.'s NPI is 1033249099 with credentials M.D.. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
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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