Quick answers
- Does Valerie R. Saffar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valerie R. Saffar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Valerie R. Saffar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 257 Original Medicare patients and 561 services for Valerie R. Saffar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valerie R. Saffar's NPI number?
- 1033775945. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Valerie R. Saffar, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 257 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 561 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes (99350)213 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)75 services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)43 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)30 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)26 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis56%
- Anxiety43%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
Hospitals where Valerie R. Saffar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Valerie R. Saffar at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage HospitalWinfield, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140242
- Palos Community HospitalPalos Heights, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140062
Practice locations
Addresses where Valerie R. Saffar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12251 S 80th AvePalos Heights, IL 60463 (708) 923‑5869
- 621 E Lincoln HwyNew Lenox, IL 60451 (815) 907‑5956
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valerie R. Saffar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Central Dupage Physician Group1,080 clinicians in the group
- Physicians Immediate Care North Chicago LLC257 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Palos Heights
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palos Heights, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Central Dupage Physician Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033775945 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians