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Dr. Syed Hussain
Family Medicine - Adult · West Brentwood, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hussain
Dr. Syed Hussain is a family medicine - adult specialist in West Brentwood, NY, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hussain performed 14,697 Medicare services across 3,210 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hussain received a total of $767 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 18 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine - adult. 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. Hussain is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in NY
$767 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗14,697
Medicare services
Top 3% in NY for family medicine - adult
3,210
Unique beneficiaries
$18
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~816 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
8,250 | $1 | $5 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
1,366 | $65 | $150 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
531 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
510 | $120 | $452 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
439 | $8 | $150 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
437 | $91 | $200 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
328 | $0 | $10 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
319 | $10 | $60 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
193 | $7 | $75 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
186 | $4 | $50 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
153 | $5 | $50 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
135 | $16 | $150 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
124 | $6 | $30 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
116 | $9 | $50 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
107 | $29 | $150 |
| 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. |
98 | $4 | $30 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
90 | $3 | $50 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
80 | $15 | $75 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
70 | $14 | $70 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
66 | $13 | $150 |
| Iron level test | 61 | $6 | $70 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
59 | $121 | $405 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
57 | $9 | $125 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
54 | $15 | $95 |
| 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. |
53 | $13 | $190 |
| 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. |
49 | $63 | $500 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
48 | $7 | $35 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
44 | $12 | $80 |
| 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. |
38 | $74 | $195 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
37 | $32 | $200 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
37 | $20 | $100 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
36 | $6 | $25 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 30 | $18 | $50 |
| 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. |
29 | $163 | $940 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
28 | $13 | $300 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
28 | $16 | $65 |
| 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. |
27 | $86 | $300 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
27 | $157 | $351 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
26 | $16 | $65 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
26 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
24 | $13 | $70 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
24 | $1 | $10 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
23 | $28 | $120 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
23 | $129 | $550 |
| 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 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
20 | $48 | $200 |
| Manual red blood cell count A laboratory test that manually counts the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
18 | $4 | $15 |
| Thyroid hormone evaluation A blood test to measure the levels of thyroid hormones in the body. This evaluation helps assess how well the thyroid gland is functioning. |
16 | $6 | $20 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
16 | $152 | $410 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
15 | $36 | $190 |
| 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. |
15 | $59 | $150 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
15 | $36 | $40 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
14 | $1 | $10 |
| Annual depression screening | 13 | $22 | $60 |
| 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. |
12 | $72 | $175 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
12 | $77 | $580 |
| Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes This code covers each additional 30 minutes spent on advance care planning discussions beyond the initial session. It involves counseling patients and families about future healthcare preferences and end-of-life care options. |
12 | $67 | $265 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
11 | $5 | $35 |
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.
57.4% high complexity
3.3% medium
39.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$767
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $192/year across 4 years
Top 45% in NY for family medicine - adult
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
18
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
$767 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$323
2023
$156
2019
$261
2018
$27
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$125
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$95
Exact Sciences Corporation
$33
Amgen Inc.
$32
PFIZER INC.
$24
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 78.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$141
Celgene Corporation
$140
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$125
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$121
Exact Sciences Corporation
$52
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$42
Amgen Inc.
$32
UCB, Inc.
$27
Lilly USA, LLC
$25
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$25
PFIZER INC.
$24
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 52.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Abraxane · Cimzia · Cologuard Collection Kit · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · INJECTAFER · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · Otezla · PREVNAR 20 · QUVIVIQ · XARELTO
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine - adults within 10 mi
40
Per 100K population
2.6
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
PILGRIM PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Hussain is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hussain experienced with iron infusion (injectafer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hussain performed 8,250 iron infusion (injectafer) 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. Hussain receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hussain received a total of $767 from 12 companies across 18 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. Hussain's costs compare to other family medicine - adults in West Brentwood?
Dr. Hussain's average Medicare payment per service is $18. 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. Hussain) 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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