Quick answers
- Does Syma Iqbal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Syma Iqbal accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Syma Iqbal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 155 Original Medicare patients and 787 services for Syma Iqbal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Syma Iqbal's NPI number?
- 1518982206. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Syma Iqbal, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 155 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 787 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)262 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)205 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)177 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)39 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)29 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol74%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)46%
- Diabetes42%
- Arthritis38%
Hospitals where Syma Iqbal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Syma Iqbal at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Keck Hospital of USCLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050696
Practice locations
Addresses where Syma Iqbal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1441 Eastlake Ave, Suite 2424Los Angeles, CA 90089 (323) 442‑2582
- 1500 San Pablo StLos Angeles, CA 90033
- 1516 San Pablo StLos Angeles, CA 90033 (800) 872‑2273
- 1516 San Pablo St, Suite L3100Los Angeles, CA 90033 (800) 872‑2273
- 1520 San Pablo StLos Angeles, CA 90033 (800) 872‑2273
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Syma Iqbal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- USC Care Medical Group Inc1,380 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Medical Oncologyprimary
- Hematologyalso
- Internal Medicinealso
Other oncologists in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in USC Care Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518982206 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians