DR. KAZI EHTESHAMUDDIN SYED MD
Prescription History 1598881021
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Kansas City, MO
What does Dr. Syed prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Syed wrote 712 Medicare prescriptions for 20 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 151 prescriptions for 38 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. Syed prescribes.
Medications 20 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 Missouri prescribers.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 151 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $13.12 per fill, versus $15.91 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 124 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $22.20 per fill, versus $28.95 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 70 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $13.67 per fill, versus $13.12 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
Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 51 prescriptions for Lacosamide, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $77.99 per fill, versus $121.70 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 47 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 72% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $7.36 per fill, versus $8.79 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 alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 38 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $13.94 per fill, versus $15.58 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 combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 25 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 35% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $13.63 per fill, versus $29.30 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
Armodafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 24 prescriptions for Armodafinil, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $18.90 per fill, versus $73.52 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 22 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $2.48 per fill, versus $7.94 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
This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 19 prescriptions for Eszopiclone, about 80% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $6.00 per fill, versus $21.91 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 19 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.46 per fill, versus $18.93 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
Modafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 18 prescriptions for Modafinil, about 66% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $38.56 per fill, versus $70.83 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
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 17 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 61% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $17.65 per fill, versus $14.95 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 14 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $9.30 per fill, versus $15.33 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 13 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 18% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $6.40 per fill, versus $9.48 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 13 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 31% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $23.49 per fill, versus $56.43 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 alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 13 prescriptions for Primidone, about 33% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.25 per fill, versus $21.92 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
Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 12 prescriptions for Rizatriptan, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $11.16 per fill, versus $21.02 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 depression.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 11 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.88 per fill, versus $14.80 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 11 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $8.51 per fill, versus $10.60 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 Gabapentin (151), Levetiracetam (124) and Lamotrigine (70).
How does Dr. Syed's prescribing compare with other Missouri prescribers?
Of the 20 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Syed prescribes 2 more often than the typical Missouri prescriber, 5 about as often and 13 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 Missouri 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.
