Quick answers
- Does Syed A. Afzal accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Syed A. Afzal may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Syed A. Afzal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 879 Original Medicare patients and 2,296 services for Syed A. Afzal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Syed A. Afzal's NPI number?
- 1558318550. 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 Syed A. Afzal, 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 | 879 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,296 |
| Different services or procedures | 63 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,042 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)220 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza (87428)211 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)185 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)112 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Diabetes27%
- Anxiety24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Syed A. Afzal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2248 31st StAstoria, NY 11105 (718) 571‑9192
- 292 Herricks RdMineola, NY 11501 (516) 746‑2273
- 39 Celano LnWest Islip, NY 11795 (631) 273‑8100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Syed A. Afzal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- City Medical of Upper East Side PLLC658 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- General Practicealso
Other family doctors in Astoria
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Astoria, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in City Medical of Upper East Side PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558318550 |
| 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
- 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