Gulrez Syed, MD
Gulrez Syed is a Family Medicine specialist based in Indianapolis, IN with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Gulrez Syed, MD has been part of the Indianapolis medical community since 2007 in group practice. She has been in practice for 26+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in Indiana
- Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in Indiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
8433 Harcourt Rd Ste 200, Indianapolis, IN 46260-2195
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.89%
Indiana avg: 5.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Indiana0.89% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.1%
Indiana avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.3 pts)
Better than 85% of reporting doctors in IndianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
193
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
269
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,584
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $167k
Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 21, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Gulrez Syed
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gulrez Syed for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Indianapolis 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 Gulrez Syed
Dr. Syed is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Indianapolis, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (317) 338-7800.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Gulrez Syed
Practice Location
8433 Harcourt Rd Ste 200, Indianapolis, IN 46260-2195
Mailing Address
8433 Harcourt Rd Ste 200, Indianapolis, IN 46260-2195
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