Syed N Ahmad, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Syed N Ahmad is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Bay Shore, NY with over 59 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: NEUROPSYCHIATRY
With over 59 years in psychiatry & neurology, Syed N Ahmad, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Bay Shore. With 59+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Bay Shore area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and schizophrenia (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6586dNPPES updated 2008-05-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
56 W Main St, Bay Shore, NY 11706-8327
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.5%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.7 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
46
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
65
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,811
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $145k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Schizophrenia.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — 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.
$21 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Syed N Ahmad's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
59 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 Syed N Ahmad
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Syed N Ahmad for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Bay Shore 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 Syed N Ahmad
NPI records show Dr. Ahmad as active with telehealth listed in Bay Shore, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (631) 665-2288.
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 Syed N Ahmad
Practice Location
56 W Main St, Bay Shore, NY 11706-8327
Mailing Address
56 W Main St, Bay Shore, NY 11706-8327
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