SYED H JAFAR M.D.
Prescription History 1164437521
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in San Diego, CA
What does Dr. Jafar prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Jafar wrote 916 Medicare prescriptions for 34 medications. The most prescribed was Trazodone Hcl, with 107 prescriptions for 74 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Jafar prescribes.
Medications 34 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other California prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 107 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $4.10 per fill, versus $9.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 70 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $8.90 per fill, versus $19.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 59 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.46 per fill, versus $19.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 57 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.05 per fill, versus $10.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 55 prescriptions for Clozapine, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $44.23 per fill, versus $76.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 46 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $17.93 per fill, versus $23.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 30 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 84% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $28.33 per fill, versus $34.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 27 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $14.09 per fill, versus $71.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 27 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $10.20 per fill, versus $12.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 24 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $26.83 per fill, versus $38.94 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 24 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $4.09 per fill, versus $13.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 23 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.64 per fill, versus $7.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 23 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $49.62 per fill, versus $62.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 23 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 18% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $7.37 per fill, versus $13.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 23 prescriptions for Risperidone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $10.97 per fill, versus $13.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 22 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $9.02 per fill, versus $25.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 22 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $4.86 per fill, versus $9.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 22 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $32.31 per fill, versus $24.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 20 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 60% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $2.14 per fill, versus $11.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 19 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $12.68 per fill, versus $15.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 19 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $6.10 per fill, versus $10.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 17 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 8% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $6.11 per fill, versus $10.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 16 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 11% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $2.41 per fill, versus $7.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 15 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $53.59 per fill, versus $51.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 15 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $2.69 per fill, versus $6.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 14 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $28.94 per fill, versus $13.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 14 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $6.62 per fill, versus $12.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 14 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $13.01 per fill, versus $20.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atomoxetine is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 13 prescriptions for Atomoxetine Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $25.09 per fill, versus $85.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 12 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $1.73 per fill, versus $6.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 11 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $13.04 per fill, versus $64.61 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 11 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 11% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $0.85 per fill, versus $8.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 11 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $10.28 per fill, versus $11.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Jafar wrote 11 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $12.87 per fill, versus $24.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Jafar’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Jafar prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Jafar's most prescribed medications were Trazodone Hcl (107), Quetiapine Fumarate (70) and Mirtazapine (59).
How does Dr. Jafar's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 34 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Jafar prescribes 5 more often than the typical California prescriber, 3 about as often and 26 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Jafar prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the California prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
