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DR. ALMAS FARHEEN SYED MD
NPI 1497991509
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Maywood, IL

Active since December 18, 2008PECOS Enrolled
2160 S 1ST AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153(708) 216-9000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 1, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Almas Farheen Syed Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ALMAS FARHEEN SYED MD (NPI 1497991509) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Maywood, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036131436) and active in the NPI registry since December 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497991509
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALMAS FARHEEN SYEDCredential: MD
Location Address2160 S 1ST AVEMaywood, IL 60153-3328
Mailing Address2160 S 1st AveMaywood, IL 60153-3328 · (708) 216-9000
Phone(708) 216-9000
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 18, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJune 1, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJune 1, 2022
✔ NPI 1497991509 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0203X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036131436
Definition
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
Also ListedGeneral Acute Care Hospital · ChildrenTaxonomy 282NC2000X
2160 S 1ST AVE, Maywood, IL 60153
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Almas Farheen Syed Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Almas Syed reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Loyola University Medical Center
0.1 mi
General Practice
2160 S 1ST AVE
Maywood, IL 60153
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 1,138 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336159961 (708) 216-3215

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ANITA OZA NAGAMINE M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Cook County (708) 216-9000
DR. BRYCE ANDREW PASCHOLD D.P.M.
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Cook County (708) 216-4254
DR. ANTONIO HERNANDO IGLESIAS M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Cook County (708) 216-9000
IAN CHARLES MCCOMB
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Cook County (708) 216-9000
JAMES WU D.O.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Cook County (708) 216-9000
PAIGE T SONG MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Cook County (888) 584-7888
ELIZABETH CHO
Orthopaedic Surgery
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Cook County (708) 216-1274
DR. CATHRYN T SAWALSKI DO, MBA
Internal Medicine
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Cook County (888) 584-7888

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Almas Syed's NPI number?

The NPI number for Almas Syed is 1497991509. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 18, 2008.

Where is Almas Syed located?

Almas Syed practices at 2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153. The listed phone number is (708) 216-9000.

What is Almas Syed's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is Almas Syed enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Almas Syed is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Almas Syed's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Almas Syed reassigns Medicare benefits to Loyola University Medical Center (Maywood, IL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Almas Syed's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Almas Syed accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Almas Syed as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Almas Syed was last updated on June 1, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.