Quick answers
- Does Kamran Safdar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kamran 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 Kamran Safdar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 205 Original Medicare patients and 384 services for Kamran Safdar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kamran Safdar's NPI number?
- 1538239439. 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 Kamran 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 | 205 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 384 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)100 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)70 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)33 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)25 services
- Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope (43264)16 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%
- Diabetes58%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
Hospitals where Kamran Safdar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kamran 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.
- Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450388
- Methodist Hospital Hill CountryFredericksburg, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450604
Practice locations
Addresses where Kamran Safdar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8201 Ewing Halsell Dr, 2nd FloorSan Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 575‑8425
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kamran Safdar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Methodist Physician Practices PLLC175 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Methodist Physician Practices PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538239439 |
| 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