Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Muhammad Syed, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Okeechobee, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Syed from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Syed
Dr. Muhammad Syed is an internal medicine specialist in Okeechobee, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Syed performed 14,472 Medicare services across 8,658 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Syed received a total of $3,997 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 242 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Syed is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in FL
$3,997 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 99470 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗14,472
Medicare services
Top 2% in FL for internal medicine
8,658
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~804 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
2,985 | $64 | $140 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,699 | $7 | $10 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
940 | $93 | $155 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
745 | $26 | $59 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
717 | $125 | $154 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 674 | $18 | $24 |
| Annual depression screening | 662 | $18 | $23 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
593 | $10 | $33 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
585 | $0 | $6 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
446 | $39 | $87 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
326 | $63 | $178 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
326 | $25 | $59 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
292 | $3 | $8 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
265 | $0 | $5 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
219 | $94 | $255 |
| Injection, furosemide, up to 20 mg | 180 | $0 | $5 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
165 | $4 | $13 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
162 | $1 | $7 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
147 | $63 | $178 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
143 | $42 | $75 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
138 | $11 | $33 |
| Multiplex PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A and B A laboratory test that uses a multiplex amplified probe technique to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and influenza virus types A and B in a single sample. |
134 | $140 | $175 |
| Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
91 | $77 | $125 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
90 | $66 | $176 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
90 | $109 | $218 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
82 | $15 | $30 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg. |
82 | $3 | $12 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
76 | $19 | $75 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
70 | $46 | $122 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
70 | $140 | $205 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
69 | $131 | $501 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
69 | $40 | $131 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
67 | $129 | $596 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
67 | $209 | $285 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
60 | $7 | $15 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
57 | $30 | $45 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
55 | $72 | $85 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
50 | $152 | $207 |
| Promethazine HCl injection, up to 50 mg Administration of promethazine hydrochloride medication via injection for doses up to 50 mg. |
43 | $3 | $5 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
42 | $62 | $433 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
42 | $61 | $223 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
42 | $88 | $513 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
34 | $49 | $181 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
32 | $4 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
32 | $180 | $576 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
32 | $6 | $46 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
32 | $27 | $74 |
| Albuterol inhalation solution, 1 mg A unit dose of FDA-approved albuterol solution administered via durable medical equipment for inhalation. |
32 | $0 | $5 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring, sensor under skin This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin with provider-supplied equipment. |
31 | $107 | $205 |
| Inhaled ipratropium bromide, unit dose Administration of FDA-approved ipratropium bromide inhalation solution via durable medical equipment in a unit dose form. |
31 | $0 | $5 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
25 | $32 | $102 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
24 | $37 | $66 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
24 | $20 | $94 |
| Dextrose 5% in Lactated Ringers infusion Intravenous administration of a fluid containing 5% dextrose and Lactated Ringers solution, up to 1000 cc. |
24 | $4 | $187 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
23 | $18 | $35 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
22 | $67 | $346 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
22 | $2 | $10 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
20 | $47 | $129 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
20 | $71 | $322 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
19 | $76 | $319 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $137 | $511 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
16 | $79 | $354 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
16 | $131 | $145 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
16 | $52 | $119 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
16 | $30 | $45 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
15 | $17 | $106 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
14 | $14 | $96 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
13 | $113 | $444 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
12 | $21 | $47 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
1.0% high complexity
16.8% medium
82.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,997
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $571/year across 7 years
Top 16% in FL for internal medicine
41
Companies
242
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,888 (97.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$110 (2.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$350
2023
$1,415
2022
$931
2021
$303
2020
$200
2019
$291
2018
$507
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie Inc.
$426
Novo Nordisk Inc
$402
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$320
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$272
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$266
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$258
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$246
PFIZER INC.
$183
ABBVIE INC.
$150
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$125
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$121
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$105
Amgen Inc.
$104
Lilly USA, LLC
$87
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$74
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$62
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$62
Dexcom, Inc.
$61
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$56
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$52
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$49
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$47
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$42
Abbott Laboratories
$39
DEXCOM, INC.
$36
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$35
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$29
Indivior Inc.
$27
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Eisai Inc.
$24
Almatica Pharma LLC
$21
Alkermes, Inc.
$20
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$19
Exact Sciences Corporation
$19
AbbVie, Inc.
$18
Allergan Inc.
$16
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Lundbeck LLC
$14
KVK-Tech, Inc.
$3
Top 3 companies account for 28.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANORO · AREXVY · Aimovig · BELSOMRA · BOTOX · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · Cologuard Collection Kit · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · DUEXIS · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GEMTESA · HawkOne · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LOREEV XR · Leqembi · MENACTRA · MOUNJARO · Myrbetriq · NUCALA · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PENNSAID · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STEGLATRO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SUBLOCADE · SUNOSI · SYMBICORT · Saxenda · Sunosi · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TROKENDI XR · TRULICITY · Tresiba · UBRELVY · VERQUVO · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · VenaSeal · Victoza · Vivitrol 380 mg · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xultophy 100/3.6
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $28 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
15
Per 100K population
37.3
County median income
$52,288
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA RAULERSON HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Syed is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of FL peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Syed experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Syed performed 2,985 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Syed receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Syed received a total of $3,997 from 41 companies across 242 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Syed's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Okeechobee?
Dr. Syed's average Medicare payment per service is $45. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Syed) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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