Syed Zafar Ahsan, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Syed Zafar Ahsan is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Williamsburg, VA with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Syed Zafar Ahsan, MD has been part of the Williamsburg medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 43+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Williamsburg area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, mood disorders, and hypertension.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4841dNPPES updated 2013-02-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1657 Merrimac Trl, Williamsburg, VA 23185-5624
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.4%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.6 pts)
Better than 74% of reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
131
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
193
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,792
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.04M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — 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 (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$87 received from industry
3 transactions 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 Zafar Ahsan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
43 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
Mailing address
Po Box 5070, Williamsburg, VA 23188-5200
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Syed Zafar Ahsan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Syed Zafar Ahsan for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Williamsburg 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 Zafar Ahsan
Dr. Ahsan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Williamsburg, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (757) 220-3200.
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 Zafar Ahsan
Practice Location
1657 Merrimac Trl, Williamsburg, VA 23185-5624
Mailing Address
Po Box 5070, Williamsburg, VA 23188-5200
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