Syed Asif Umar, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Patients across KY can see Syed Asif Umar, M.D. in person in Somerset or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 45+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Federal MIPS score higher than 11% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kentucky
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4328dNPPES updated 2014-06-30 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
110 Hardin Lane Suite 1, Somerset, KY 42503-0000
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.4%
Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.6 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in KentuckyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
275
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
694
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,840
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $845k
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.1k received from industry
56 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 Syed Asif Umar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
45 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 Asif Umar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Syed Asif Umar for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Somerset 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 Asif Umar
NPI records show Dr. Umar as active with telehealth listed in Somerset, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (606) 451-9748.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Syed Asif Umar
Practice Location
110 Hardin Lane Suite 1, Somerset, KY 42503-0000
Mailing Address
110 Hardin Lane Suite 1, Somerset, KY 42503-0000
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