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Pathology

Helene L. Saffer, MD

Works at hospitals in La Mesa, CA · Chula Vista, CA · San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Helene L. Saffer, MD (Pathology) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in La Mesa, CA, Chula Vista, CA and San Diego, CA. NPI 1164491353. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Helene L. Saffer, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

PathologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
34Years since medical school (graduated 1992)
FemaleGender (as listed)
Analytic Pathology Medical Group IncGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Helene L. Saffer work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Helene L. Saffer at 4 hospitals: Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Helene L. Saffer see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Coronado, CA, La Mesa, CA and San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Helene L. Saffer's specialty?
Medicare lists Pathology as the primary specialty.
Does Helene L. Saffer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Helene L. Saffer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Helene L. Saffer?
(619) 522-3600, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Helene L. Saffer's NPI number?
1164491353. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Helene L. Saffer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Helene L. Saffer at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Helene L. Saffer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Helene L. Saffer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Analytic Pathology Medical Group Inc19 clinicians in the group
  • Pacific Rim Pathology Medical Corporation19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Coronado

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Coronado, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1992
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164491353
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians