SYED S AZHAR M.D.
NPI 1952479701
Family Medicine in Dickinson, TX

Active since December 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.96/100
CMS Quality Rating
2401 FM 646 RD W STE C, DICKINSON, TX 77539(281) 614-1256(281) 614-1587 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 11, 2026, Feb 28, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Syed S Azhar M.d. NPPES

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

SYED S AZHAR M.D. (NPI 1952479701) is an individual family medicine provider in Dickinson, Texas, licensed in Texas (J4638) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and maintains a secondary practice location in Galveston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952479701
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameSYED S AZHARCredential: M.D.
Location Address2401 FM 646 RD W STE CDickinson, TX 77539-3250
Mailing AddressPo Box 650859, Dept 710Dallas, TX 75265 · (409) 772-2222
Fax(281) 614-1587
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateDecember 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 11, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 11, 2026
NPI 1952479701 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in TX · J4638
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
2401 FM 646 RD W STE C, Dickinson, TX 77539

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555-1395 · Phone (281) 614-1256 · Fax (281) 614-1587

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid138230104TX

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

Syed S Azhar 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.

PECOS PAC ID8628113834
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100226000331
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
144 services67 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
40 services38 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
27 services26 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77539 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$88.24 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $22.06 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.90 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $25.22 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

74.96/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.77
Promoting Interoperability94
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.75

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.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers21 claims44 services$6.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers18 claims19 services$1.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$12.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Family Medicine
2401 FM 646 RD W STE C
DICKINSON, TX 77539

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 Azhar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Syed Azhar is 1952479701. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 1, 2006.

Where is Syed Azhar located?

Syed Azhar practices at 2401 Fm 646 Rd W Ste C, Dickinson, TX 77539. The listed phone number is (281) 614-1256.

What is Syed Azhar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Syed Azhar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Syed Azhar 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 Azhar accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Oscar Insurance Company and WellPoint list Syed Azhar 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 Azhar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Syed Azhar is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Syed Azhar was last updated on March 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.