Quick answers
- Does Syed N. Ishaq accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Syed N. Ishaq 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 Syed N. Ishaq see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 350 Original Medicare patients and 661 services for Syed N. Ishaq. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Syed N. Ishaq's NPI number?
- 1588697668. 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 N. Ishaq, 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 | 350 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 661 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)244 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)185 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)96 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)30 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)15 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%
- Arthritis63%
- Depression59%
- Anxiety55%
- Heart failure49%
Hospitals where Syed N. Ishaq works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Syed N. Ishaq 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.
- Lewisgale Medical CenterSalem, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490048
- Northern Light Maine Coast HospitalEllsworth, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200050
- Sentara Martha Jefferson HospitalCharlottesville, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490077
- Tidalhealth Atlantic IncBerlin, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210061
Practice locations
Addresses where Syed N. Ishaq is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1900 Electric RdSalem, VA 24153 (540) 776‑4000
- 200 Kennedy Memorial DrWaterville, ME 04901 (207) 861‑3000
- 447 N Main StPittsfield, ME 04967 (207) 487‑4000
- 50 Union StEllsworth, ME 04605 (207) 664‑5340
- 500 Martha Jefferson DrCharlottesville, VA 22911 (434) 654‑7147
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Syed N. Ishaq as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emergency Medicine Associates P.A., P.C.714 clinicians in the group
- Lake Spring Physician Services, LLC85 clinicians in the group
- Hospital Medicine Services of Maine LLC31 clinicians in the group
- Maine Medical Services LLC15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Nephrologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Salem
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salem, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emergency Medicine Associates P.A., P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588697668 |
| 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