Riaz Sibtain Syed, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Riaz Sibtain Syed is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Syracuse, NY with over 54 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Riaz Sibtain Syed, M.D. has been part of the Syracuse medical community since 2006 in independent practice. Trained at State University of Ny Upstate Medical University (class of 1972), he has been practicing for over 54 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include depression, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3421dNPPES updated 2017-01-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
109 S Warren St Suite 1605, Syracuse, NY 13202-1798
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.1%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.3 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
52
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
69
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
623
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $141k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Depression, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
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.
$883 received from industry
35 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Riaz Sibtain Syed's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1972
State University of Ny Upstate Medical University
54 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
Education & Training
State University of Ny Upstate Medical University (Class of 1972)
Mailing address
892 E Brighton Ave Ste 2, Syracuse, NY 13205-2542
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Riaz Sibtain Syed
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Riaz Sibtain Syed for depression management, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Syracuse 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 Riaz Sibtain Syed
Dr. Syed is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Syracuse, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (315) 475-3178.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Riaz Sibtain Syed
Practice Location
109 S Warren St Suite 1605, Syracuse, NY 13202-1798
Mailing Address
892 E Brighton Ave Ste 2, Syracuse, NY 13205-2542
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