Quick answers
- Does Syed S. Ahmed accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Syed S. Ahmed 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 S. Ahmed see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 926 Original Medicare patients and 4,014 services for Syed S. Ahmed. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Syed S. Ahmed's NPI number?
- 1932188521. 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 S. Ahmed, 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 | 926 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,014 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,357 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)350 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)310 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)255 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)217 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%
- COPD64%
- Arthritis62%
- Diabetes51%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
Hospitals where Syed S. Ahmed works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Syed S. Ahmed 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.
- Adventist Health Tehachapi ValleyTehachapi, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051301
- Antelope Valley HospitalLancaster, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050056
- Northern Inyo HospitalBishop, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051324
- Palmdale Regional Medical CenterPalmdale, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050204
- Ridgecrest Regional HospitalRidgecrest, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051333
Practice locations
Addresses where Syed S. Ahmed is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 525 Commerce Ave, Suite APalmdale, CA 93551 (661) 945‑8717
- 900 N Heritage Dr, Suite BRidgecrest, CA 93555 (661) 945‑8717
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Syed S. Ahmed as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Antelope Valley Lung and Sleep Institute Inc2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other internal medicine doctors in Palmdale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palmdale, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932188521 |
| 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