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Ophthalmology

Murtaza Saifee, MD

Sees patients in Long Beach, CA · Van Nuys, CA · West Hills, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Murtaza Saifee, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806. Phone: (562) 933-2000. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Murtaza Saifee had 358 Original Medicare patients and 1,877 services. NPI 1225569940. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (562) 933‑2000
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: First Choice Physician Partners (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Baylor College Of Medicine · graduated 2017 (9 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Murtaza Saifee, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Murtaza Saifee accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Murtaza Saifee may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Murtaza Saifee see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 358 Original Medicare patients and 1,877 services for Murtaza Saifee. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Murtaza Saifee's NPI number?
1225569940. 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 Murtaza Saifee, 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 patients358
Services billed to Medicare1,877
Different services or procedures43
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)348 services
  2. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)241 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)190 services
  4. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)189 services
  5. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)161 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Diabetes41%
  • Ischemic heart disease32%
  • Chronic kidney disease21%

Practice locations

Addresses where Murtaza Saifee is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Murtaza Saifee as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • First Choice Physician Partners127 clinicians in the group
  • Jonathan M. Davidorf, M.D. Inc.6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Long Beach

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

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Other clinicians in First Choice Physician Partners

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolBaylor College Of Medicine
Graduation year2017 (9 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1225569940
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  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