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Nephrology

Moro O. Salifu, MD

Works at hospitals in Brooklyn, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Moro O. Salifu, MD is a nephrologist at 3839 Flatlands Ave, Suite 100, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Phone: (718) 338-5024. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Moro O. Salifu had 159 Original Medicare patients and 418 services. NPI 1275528598. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Nephrologist (Medicare lists Nephrology)
  • Address: 3839 Flatlands Ave, Suite 100, Brooklyn, NY 11234 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (718) 338‑5024
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Suny/Downstate University Hospital of Brooklyn
  • Group practice: University Physicians of Brooklyn, Inc. (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 1994 (32 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Moro O. Salifu, 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 Moro O. Salifu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Moro O. Salifu 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 Moro O. Salifu see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 159 Original Medicare patients and 418 services for Moro O. Salifu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Moro O. Salifu's NPI number?
1275528598. 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 Moro O. Salifu, 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 patients159
Services billed to Medicare418
Different services or procedures30
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

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)132 services
  2. Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)56 services
  3. Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist (36902)55 services
  4. Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist (36907)28 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)25 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%
  • Diabetes75%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Ischemic heart disease58%
  • Arthritis52%

Hospitals where Moro O. Salifu works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Moro O. Salifu 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Moro O. Salifu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Moro O. Salifu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University Physicians of Brooklyn, Inc.177 clinicians in the group
  • Flatlands Medical Associates, PLLC5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Brooklyn

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brooklyn, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University Physicians of Brooklyn, Inc.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275528598
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians