Quick answers
- Does Safwan H. Sakr accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Safwan H. Sakr 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 Safwan H. Sakr see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 307 Original Medicare patients and 7,814 services for Safwan H. Sakr. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Safwan H. Sakr's NPI number?
- 1053423350. 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 Safwan H. Sakr, 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 | 307 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,814 |
| Different services or procedures | 78 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Blood creatinine level (82565)304 services
- Liver function blood test panel (80076)298 services
- Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation (86140)298 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)289 services
- Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated (85652)288 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol72%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Anxiety28%
- Osteoporosis28%
Hospitals where Safwan H. Sakr works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Safwan H. Sakr 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.
- Baptist Health Medical Center-ArkadelphiaArkadelphia, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041321
- CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot SpringsHot Springs, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040026
Practice locations
Addresses where Safwan H. Sakr is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1501 S Waldron Rd, Suite 204Fort Smith, AR 72903 (479) 755‑6900
- 1662 Higdon Ferry Rd, Suite 300Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913 (501) 321‑2663
- 1900 Malvern Ave, Suite 402Hot Springs, AR 71901 (501) 500‑5001
- 1900 Malvern Ave, Suite 403Hot Springs, AR 71901 (501) 500‑5001
- 623 N 9th StAugusta, AR 72006 (870) 347‑2534
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Safwan H. Sakr as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Arcare253 clinicians in the group
- CHI St Vincent Medical Group Hot Springs185 clinicians in the group
- Trublu, LLC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Fort Smith
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Smith, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Arcare
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053423350 |
| 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