Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Syed Ahmed, MD

Hematology & Oncology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · El Centro, CA

  • NPI 1023123288
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 16.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1271 Ross Ave
El Centro, CA 922434304
(760) 335-3030
fax (760) 335-3035
Mailing address
Po Box 23058
San Diego, CA 921933058

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 29, 2020
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0003X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A54334
Medicaid
CA #00A543340

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023123288. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,408
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$151,224
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 400 133 $144
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 319 215 $98
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 226 161 $66
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 105 68 $98
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 91 91 $181
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 89 81 $66
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 80 80 $133
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 39 35 $35
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or 37 35 $31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 22 22 $83

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 169. This provider delivers 8.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$827
Transactions
33
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 6 $133.90
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 5 $127.90
Eisai Inc. 3 $80.02
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC 3 $62.71
Celgene Corporation 2 $50.07
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 2 $46.24
GENZYME CORPORATION 1 $41.21
BeiGene USA, Inc. 2 $40.50
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 2 $37.74
PFIZER INC. 2 $34.26
Astellas Pharma US Inc 1 $32.48
Daiichi Sankyo Inc. 1 $28.87
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 $25.78
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $20.22
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. 1 $17.69

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$811
Education
$17

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
599
Patients
141
Total drug cost
$2,816,940
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Anastrozole Generic 111 42 $3,357
Xtandi (Enzalutamide) Brand 57 0 $663,864
Prednisone Generic 53 20 $363
Letrozole Generic 46 11 $1,300
Hydroxyurea Generic 42 11 $2,244
Promacta (Eltrombopag Olamine) Brand 41 0 $990,544
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 37 11 $452
Prochlorperazine Maleate Generic 34 22 $407
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 30 24 $316
Pomalyst (Pomalidomide) Brand 30 0 $681,818

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Syed Ahmed's medical specialty?
Dr. Syed Ahmed practices Hematology & Oncology Physician in El Centro, CA.
Where does Dr. Syed Ahmed practice?
Dr. Syed Ahmed practices at 1271 Ross Ave, El Centro, CA 922434304. Office phone: 7603353030.
What is Dr. Syed Ahmed's NPI?
Dr. Syed Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023123288, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Syed Ahmed accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Syed Ahmed accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Syed Ahmed commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99442). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.