DR. SOHAIB SYED DO
Prescription History 1417522004
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Troy, NY
What does Dr. Syed prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Syed wrote 273 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Lamotrigine, with 45 prescriptions.
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. Syed prescribes.
Medications 14 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 New York prescribers.
What it is used for
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 45 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $3.91 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 34 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 84% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $13.13 per fill, versus $23.06 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 26 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $4.81 per fill, versus $13.56 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 21 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $8.71 per fill, versus $12.77 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 18 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $5.25 per fill, versus $10.03 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 18 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $9.92 per fill, versus $7.91 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 18 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $23.83 per fill, versus $19.18 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 17 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $7.31 per fill, versus $17.32 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 17 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $6.10 per fill, versus $21.47 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 14 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $14.08 per fill, versus $54.21 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 12 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $9.24 per fill, versus $16.33 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 11 prescriptions for Clozapine, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $25.16 per fill, versus $65.57 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1.18 per fill, versus $10.50 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 11 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $10.45 per fill, versus $13.59 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. Syed’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Syed prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Syed's most prescribed medications were Lamotrigine (45), Bupropion Xl (34) and Buspirone Hcl (26).
How does Dr. Syed's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Syed prescribes 2 about as often than the typical New York prescriber and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Syed 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 New York 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.
