Quick answers
- Does Shahzad Safdar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shahzad Safdar 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 Shahzad Safdar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 368 Original Medicare patients and 1,613 services for Shahzad Safdar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shahzad Safdar's NPI number?
- 1265432975. 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 Shahzad Safdar, 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 | 368 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,613 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)334 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)310 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)223 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)188 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)163 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Ischemic heart disease57%
- Arthritis56%
- Heart failure55%
Hospitals where Shahzad Safdar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shahzad Safdar 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.
- Bethesda NorthCincinnati, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360179
- Christ HospitalCincinnati, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360163
- Good Samaritan HospitalCincinnati, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360134
- Mercy Health - West HospitalCincinnati, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360234
- Mercy Health-Anderson HospitalCincinnati, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360001
Practice locations
Addresses where Shahzad Safdar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8260 Pine RdCincinnati, OH 45236 (513) 841‑0222
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shahzad Safdar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mt. Auburn Nephrology Inc.13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Cincinnati
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cincinnati, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mt. Auburn Nephrology Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265432975 |
| 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