Quick answers
- Does Zakir Safdar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zakir 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 Zakir Safdar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 328 Original Medicare patients and 918 services for Zakir Safdar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zakir Safdar's NPI number?
- 1407351497. 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 Zakir 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 | 328 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 918 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
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)298 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)274 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)191 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)89 services
- Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and (G0180)15 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 pressure64%
- High cholesterol62%
- Arthritis34%
- Osteoporosis27%
- Diabetes25%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Hospitals where Zakir Safdar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zakir 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.
- Marinhealth Medical CenterGreenbrae, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050360
- UCSF Medical CenterSan Francisco, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050454
Practice locations
Addresses where Zakir Safdar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1545 Divisadero StSan Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 476‑1000
- 1600 Divisadero St, McB302San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 476‑1000
- 2330 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 476‑4029
- 3100 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702 (510) 985‑5020
- 400 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zakir Safdar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of California San Francisco1,839 clinicians in the group
- UCSF Medical Group Business Services1,598 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in San Francisco
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Francisco, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of California San Francisco
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 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) | 1407351497 |
| 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