NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1356341986 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Syed Tahir, M.D.
Surgery Physician in Mesa, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 36,778 in Surgery 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
273
Medicare Part D claims · 118 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 174
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Syed Tahir, M.D. filed 273 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Surgery Physician in Mesa, Arizona, prescribing 92% generic.
- 273
- Part D claims, 2024
- 92%
- generic prescribing
- ≥48th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Syed Tahir, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1356341986), first enumerated 07/26/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 273 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1356341986 · Surgery Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1356341986
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MID 37K Surgery Physician
- RX-LIGHT 273
- BOOK-LIGHT 823 in Arizona
- PHOTO-ENUM Charles Mitchell · 2005
Syed Tahir, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
273 ≥ 48th percentile 48% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Syed Tahir, M.D. 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 Tahir, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
273 57% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona 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 Surgery 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1356341986 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/26/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Syed Tahir, M.D. - brand share 8.0%
Surgery Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 273 2024 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 2024.
273
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
118
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 331.6
- Total Day Supply
- 4,776
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 67 (24.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 51
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.48
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 59, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Syed Tahir, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
40 claims
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
19 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
19 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
17 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T… 15
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
15 claims
- Gavilyte-G 13
Gavilyte-G
13 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 11
Doxycycline Hyclate
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 40 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 19 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 19 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 17 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 15 |
| Gavilyte-G Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 13 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgery Physician Overview
How Syed Tahir, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
36,778
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
174
Avg Claims per Provider
Syed Tahir, M.D.'s 273 claims are above the specialty average of 174.
Nationwide Surgery Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Tahir, both outside Arizona so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Tahir.
One of 823 Surgery Physician providers enrolled in Arizona, 5 are shown here.
Mazin Abdalgadir
Tucson, AZ
Mannal Abdalla
FNP, RN, CSA
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Joseph Abdo
M.D.
Globe, AZ
Dr. Mohamad Abdulhai
M.D.
Gilbert, AZ
Dr. Moaz Abulfaraj
MD
Fort Defiance, AZ
Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Syed Tahir, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Syed Tahir, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in Mesa, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Syed Tahir, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Syed Tahir, M.D. wrote 273 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 118 beneficiaries.
Where is Syed Tahir, M.D. located? ▼
Syed Tahir, M.D. is located at 4824 E BASELINE RD STE 140, Mesa, AZ, 85206. Phone: (480) 854-8124.
What is Syed Tahir, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Syed Tahir, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356341986, issued on 07/26/2005.
Does Syed Tahir, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Syed Tahir, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does Syed Tahir, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Syed Tahir, M.D. had 67 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.5%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 36,778 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 174 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Syed Tahir, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Syed Tahir, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Ondansetron Odt, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Syed Tahir, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Syed Tahir, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 273 Part D claims and 118 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Syed Tahir, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Syed Tahir, M.D.'s NPI is 1356341986 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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