Quick answers
- Does Farah Al-Saffar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Farah Al-Saffar 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 Farah Al-Saffar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 234 Original Medicare patients and 670 services for Farah Al-Saffar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Farah Al-Saffar's NPI number?
- 1972846285. 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 Farah Al-Saffar, 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 | 234 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 670 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)113 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)93 services
- Evaluation of lower heart chamber assist device (93750)87 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)72 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)71 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%
- Heart failure75%
- Chronic kidney disease65%
- Ischemic heart disease61%
- Arthritis48%
Hospitals where Farah Al-Saffar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Farah Al-Saffar 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.
- Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - DallasDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450851
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- WaxahachieWaxahachie, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450372
- Baylor University Medical CenterDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450021
Practice locations
Addresses where Farah Al-Saffar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3410 Worth St, 250 Baylor Scott and White MedproviderDallas, TX 75246 (214) 820‑6856
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Farah Al-Saffar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Healthtexas Provider Network2,697 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Texas →
Other cardiologists in Dallas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dallas, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Healthtexas Provider Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972846285 |
| 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