Quick answers
- Does Ammar H. Syed accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ammar H. Syed 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 Ammar H. Syed see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 195 Original Medicare patients and 458 services for Ammar H. Syed. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ammar H. Syed's NPI number?
- 1528473758. 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 Ammar H. Syed, 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 | 195 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 458 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)295 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)60 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)37 services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)17 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)11 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis62%
- Chronic kidney disease59%
- Heart failure56%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
Hospitals where Ammar H. Syed works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ammar H. Syed 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.
- Mercy Hospital JoplinJoplin, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260001
- Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260065
Practice locations
Addresses where Ammar H. Syed is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Mercy WayJoplin, MO 64804 (417) 556‑2300
- 448 State Hwy 248, Suite 150Branson, MO 65616 (417) 336‑6713
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ammar H. Syed as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities1,120 clinicians in the group
- Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC295 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Joplin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Joplin, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528473758 |
| 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