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Internal Medicine

Akber M. Safi, MD

Works at hospitals in Escondido, CA · Poway, CA · San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Akber M. Safi, MD (Internal Medicine) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Escondido, CA, Poway, CA and San Diego, CA. NPI 1215264189. 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 Akber M. Safi, 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

Internal MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
35Years since medical school (graduated 1991)
State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Focus on Health IncGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Akber M. Safi work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Akber M. Safi at 3 hospitals: Palomar Health Downtown Campus, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Sharp Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Akber M. Safi see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Poway, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Akber M. Safi's specialty?
Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
Does Akber M. Safi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Akber M. Safi 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.
Does Akber M. Safi offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Akber M. Safi offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Akber M. Safi?
(858) 485-6644, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Akber M. Safi's NPI number?
1215264189. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Akber M. Safi works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Akber M. Safi 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 Akber M. Safi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Akber M. Safi as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Focus on Health Inc64 clinicians in the group
  • North County Internists Medical Corporation3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Poway

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine
Graduation year1991
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1215264189
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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