DR. SYED A ATHER M.D.
NPI 1821034307
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Fort Wayne, IN
About Dr. Syed A Ather M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. SYED A ATHER M.D. (NPI 1821034307) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Fort Wayne, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01085650A) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Parkview Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in West Allis.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Secondary Practice Location 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Syed A Ather M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Wayne, INPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46845 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
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.
FORT WAYNE, IN 46845
FORT WAYNE, IN 46845
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 Syed Ather's NPI number?
The NPI number for Syed Ather is 1821034307. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2006.
Where is Syed Ather located?
Syed Ather practices at 11050 Parkview Circle Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845. The listed phone number is (833) 724-8326.
What is Syed Ather's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.
Is Syed Ather enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Syed Ather is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does Syed Ather accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 2 other insurers list Syed Ather 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.
Is Syed Ather affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Syed Ather is affiliated with Parkview Regional Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Syed Ather was last updated on April 28, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
