TARIQ IQTIDAR SADIQ SYED MD
Prescription History 1689201014
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Bronx, NY
What does Dr. Syed prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Syed wrote 240 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 55 prescriptions for 24 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 11 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 55 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.36 per fill, versus $4.12 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
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 43 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $45.73 per fill, versus $34.33 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
Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 28 prescriptions for Azathioprine, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $32.24 per fill, versus $45.73 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 25 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $5.60 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 18 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $7.61 per fill, versus $10.29 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 14 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $5.19 per fill, versus $11.79 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 13 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 13% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $54.23 per fill, versus $24.43 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 11 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $7.25 per fill, versus $169.32 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 11 prescriptions for Humira(Cf) Pen, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6,479.43 per fill, versus $8,927.54 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 rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's defense system (immune system) fails to recognize the body as itself and attacks the healthy tissues around the joints.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 11 prescriptions for Leflunomide, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $143.61 per fill, versus $60.46 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
Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Syed wrote 11 prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $47.44 per fill, versus $132.18 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 Prednisone (55), Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate (43) and Azathioprine (28).
How does Dr. Syed's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Syed prescribes 2 about as often than the typical New York prescriber and 9 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.
