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2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1154399715 MD
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Florence, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 7,852 in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 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.
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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 481 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
49%
generic claims · 44% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$200.11
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Syed Ahmed, MD filed 5,404 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Florence, Alabama, prescribing 49% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 49%
- generic prescribing
- $200.11
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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 Ahmed, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,404 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Syed Ahmed, 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 Ahmed, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,404 105% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Ahmed, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3903 PEACH ST, Florence, AL, 35630, with a listed phone of (256) 766-3003. NPI 1154399715 was issued on 03/09/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,404 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 481 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.2 million in drug spend, split 44% brand-name and 49% generic by claim count.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1154399715 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/09/2006 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Syed Ahmed, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$200
Largest payer
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Syed Ahmed, MD - brand share 44.0%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician average
44% brand-name claims vs 49% generic, on 5,404 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.
5,404
Total Claims
$2.2M
Total Drug Cost
481
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 11,834
- Total Day Supply
- 351,619
- Brand vs Generic
- 44% brand / 49% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2.1M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $63K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 37
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.38
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 84, 65-74: 225, 75-84: 148, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Syed Ahmed, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
583 claims
- Ozempic
Ozempic
389 claims
- Glipizide
Glipizide
309 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
243 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 233
Atorvastatin Calcium
233 claims
- Jardiance 162
Jardiance
162 claims
- Farxiga 149
Farxiga
149 claims
- Trulicity 137
Trulicity
137 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 583 |
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 389 |
| Glipizide | 309 |
| Metformin Hcl | 243 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 233 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 162 |
| Farxiga Dapagliflozin Propanediol | 149 |
| Trulicity Dulaglutide | 137 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 121 |
| Mounjaro Tirzepatide | 120 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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How Syed Ahmed, MD fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.
7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider
Syed Ahmed, MD's 5,404 claims are above the specialty average of 2,639.
Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ahmed.
Dr. Basma Abdulhadi
M.D
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Elaina Adderley
MD
Montgomery, AL
Monica Agarwal
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Hima Ammana
MD
Montgomery, AL
Carlos Arguello
Birmingham, AL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Syed Ahmed, MD's specialty? ▼
Syed Ahmed, MD specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in Florence, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does Syed Ahmed, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Syed Ahmed, MD wrote 5,404 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.2M in drug costs for 481 beneficiaries.
Where is Syed Ahmed, MD located? ▼
Syed Ahmed, MD is located at 3903 PEACH ST, Florence, AL, 35630. Phone: (256) 766-3003.
What is Syed Ahmed, MD's NPI number? ▼
Syed Ahmed, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154399715, issued on 03/09/2006.
Does Syed Ahmed, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Syed Ahmed, MD's prescribing is 44% brand-name and 49% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.1M in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Syed Ahmed, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Syed Ahmed, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Ozempic, Glipizide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Syed Ahmed, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Syed Ahmed, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,404 Part D claims and 481 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Syed Ahmed, MD's credentials? ▼
Syed Ahmed, MD's NPI is 1154399715 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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