2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1265408041 MD
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SYED HUSSAIN, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in LAS VEGAS, Nevada. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 384 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$569.78
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SYED HUSSAIN, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAS VEGAS, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 6K claims across 384 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $569.78 across 16 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SYED HUSSAIN, MD filed 6,402 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LAS VEGAS, Nevada. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SYED HUSSAIN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SYED HUSSAIN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/23/2006

NPI 1265408041

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,402 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Nevada

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Nevada

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric 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 HUSSAIN, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in LAS VEGAS, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1265408041. 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 HUSSAIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1641 E FLAMINGO RD, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89119, with a listed phone of (702) 734-4377. NPI 1265408041 was issued on 02/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HUSSAIN 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 6,402 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 384 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $530K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.0%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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

1641 E FLAMINGO RD
LAS VEGAS, NV 89119

Provider Details

NPI 1265408041
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/23/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SYED HUSSAIN, MD 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.

SYED F. HUSSAIN, MD, PC
LAS VEGAS, NV

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

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 HUSSAIN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$570

Largest payer

ABIOMED

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 · Typical

SYED HUSSAIN, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 6,402 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.

6,402
Total Claims
$530K
Total Drug Cost
384
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,007
Total Day Supply
380,100
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$376K
Generic Drug Cost
$152K
Opioid Claims
386 (6.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
154

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 70, 65-74: 153, 75-84: 108, 85+: 53

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
433
Lisinopril
235
Alprazolam
201
Losartan Potassium
199
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
190
Metoprolol Tartrate
188
Levothyroxine Sodium
179
Amlodipine Besylate
168
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
160
Metformin Hcl
132

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

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How SYED HUSSAIN, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

SYED HUSSAIN, MD's 6,402 claims are above the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Nevada

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SYED HUSSAIN, MD's specialty?
SYED HUSSAIN, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in LAS VEGAS, Nevada. Credentials: MD.
How much does SYED HUSSAIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SYED HUSSAIN, MD wrote 6,402 Medicare Part D claims totaling $530K in drug costs for 384 beneficiaries.
Where is SYED HUSSAIN, MD located?
SYED HUSSAIN, MD is located at 1641 E FLAMINGO RD, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89119. Phone: (702) 734-4377.
What is SYED HUSSAIN, MD's NPI number?
SYED HUSSAIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265408041, issued on 02/23/2006.
Does SYED HUSSAIN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SYED HUSSAIN, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $376K in brand drug costs.
Does SYED HUSSAIN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SYED HUSSAIN, MD had 386 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.0%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SYED HUSSAIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SYED HUSSAIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SYED HUSSAIN, MD accept Medicare?
SYED HUSSAIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,402 Part D claims and 384 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SYED HUSSAIN, MD's credentials?
SYED HUSSAIN, MD's NPI is 1265408041 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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