Syed Arif Ali Rizvi, M.D.
Also practices: NEPHROLOGY
Syed Arif Ali Rizvi, M.D. has practiced specialist for 54+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 54+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2077dNPPES updated 2020-08-28 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1335 Cypress Street, Suite 205, San Dimas, CA 91773-3538
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.79%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.79% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
125
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
264
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,698
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $576k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$405 received from industry
22 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 Arif Ali Rizvi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 27, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
54 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194117
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Specialist Care With Syed Arif Ali Rizvi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Syed Arif Ali Rizvi for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to San Dimas 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 Arif Ali Rizvi
NPI records show Dr. Rizvi as active with telehealth listed in San Dimas, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (909) 542-2777.
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 Arif Ali Rizvi
Practice Location
1335 Cypress Street, Suite 205, San Dimas, CA 91773-3538
Mailing Address
1335 Cypress Street, Suite 205, San Dimas, CA 91773-3538
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