Abdur Rahim, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Abdur Rahim is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Cedar Falls, IA with over 53 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: NEUROLOGY
With over 53 years in psychiatry & neurology, Abdur Rahim, MD is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Cedar Falls. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 53 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2732dNPPES updated 2018-11-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1824 West 8th Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.1%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.3 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in IowaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
121
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
278
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,137
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $523k
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$332 received from industry
18 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Abdur Rahim's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
53 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Abdur Rahim
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Abdur Rahim for cholesterol management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Cedar Falls required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Abdur Rahim
NPI records show Dr. Rahim as active with telehealth listed in Cedar Falls, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (319) 277-0992.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Abdur Rahim
Practice Location
1824 West 8th Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Mailing Address
1824 West 8th Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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