Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Najam Syed, MD
Internal Medicine · Taylor, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Syed
Dr. Najam Syed is an internal medicine specialist in Taylor, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Syed performed 2,692 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Syed received a total of $6,595 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 425 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Syed is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 7% volume in MI
$6,595 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,692
Medicare services
Top 7% in MI for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
415 | $57 | $141 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
361 | $64 | $168 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
302 | $96 | $270 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
226 | $8 | $15 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
127 | $10 | $39 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
121 | $3 | $14 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 100 | $6 | $31 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
90 | $12 | $33 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
74 | $97 | $125 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
61 | $130 | $267 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
60 | $138 | $390 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 56 | $20 | $26 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
56 | $9 | $35 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
55 | $192 | $511 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
54 | $123 | $401 |
| Echocardiogram for congenital heart defect An ultrasound of the heart used to evaluate for congenital defects. This imaging test uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart's structure and function. |
53 | $159 | $437 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
53 | $40 | $103 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
53 | $18 | $55 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
52 | $65 | $162 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
52 | $30 | $42 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
46 | $94 | $218 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
44 | $222 | $553 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
39 | $50 | $163 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
26 | $106 | $181 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
24 | $10 | $16 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
20 | $6 | $16 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
18 | $31 | $160 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
15 | $21 | $70 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
15 | $93 | $166 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $133 | $402 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
11 | $167 | $315 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
2.0% high complexity
17.6% medium
80.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,595
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $942/year across 7 years
Top 12% in MI for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
425
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$929
2023
$1,113
2022
$1,069
2021
$1,343
2020
$758
2019
$598
2018
$785
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$222
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$136
PFIZER INC.
$132
ABBVIE INC.
$100
Novo Nordisk Inc
$70
Amgen Inc.
$64
Lilly USA, LLC
$52
Exact Sciences Corporation
$46
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$22
Dexcom, Inc.
$18
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 52.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,041
PFIZER INC.
$783
Novo Nordisk Inc
$762
AbbVie Inc.
$613
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$543
ABBVIE INC.
$322
Lilly USA, LLC
$251
Allergan, Inc.
$204
Amgen Inc.
$203
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$156
Exact Sciences Corporation
$145
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$137
UCB, Inc.
$129
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$100
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$96
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$87
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$79
Allergan Inc.
$78
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$75
EISAI INC.
$71
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$67
Eisai Inc.
$66
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$48
Genentech USA, Inc.
$46
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$32
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$30
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$29
Bausch Health US, LLC
$29
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$28
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$27
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$25
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
DEXCOM, INC.
$23
Lundbeck LLC
$23
Biogen, Inc.
$23
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$22
ITI, Inc.
$22
Dexcom, Inc.
$18
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$15
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$15
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$15
Abbott Laboratories
$15
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$13
SK Life Science, Inc.
$13
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
DERMIRA, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 39.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
3,447
County median income
$59,521
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - TAYLOR
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Syed is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in MI), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Syed experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Syed performed 415 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Syed receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Syed received a total of $6,595 from 48 companies across 425 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Syed's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Taylor?
Dr. Syed's average Medicare payment per service is $61. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Syed) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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