Syed Faiz Sher, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Syed Faiz Sher is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Cooperstown, NY with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Syed Faiz Sher, MD has been part of the Cooperstown medical community since 2015 in group practice. With 30+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Cooperstown area. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.64/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 72% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 40% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1 Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY 13326-1301
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New York, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202386.64/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.75%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)
1.75% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.8%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)
Better than 72% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
451
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
340
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,119
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $611k
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%↓ 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 (-4%) — less common here
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Syed Faiz Sher
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Syed Faiz Sher for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cooperstown 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 Faiz Sher
NPI records show Dr. Sher as active with telehealth listed in Cooperstown, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (607) 547-3240.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Syed Faiz Sher
Practice Location
1 Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY 13326-1301
Mailing Address
1 Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY 13326-1301
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