Quick answers
- Does Safdar Ansari accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Safdar Ansari 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 Safdar Ansari see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 110 Original Medicare patients and 218 services for Safdar Ansari. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Safdar Ansari's NPI number?
- 1568697514. 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 Safdar Ansari, 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 | 110 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 218 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)115 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)61 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)13 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)11 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%
- Stroke or mini-stroke75%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes42%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
Hospitals where Safdar Ansari works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Safdar Ansari 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.
- Holy Cross Hospital-DavisLayton, UT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 460041
- University of Utah Hospital and ClinicsSalt Lake City, UT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 460009
Practice locations
Addresses where Safdar Ansari is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 175 N Medical Dr, U of U Neuro Critical CareSalt Lake City, UT 84132 (801) 585‑7575
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Safdar Ansari as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Utah Acuity Care Services133 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Salt Lake City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salt Lake City, UT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Utah Acuity Care Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568697514 |
| 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