Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Howard Safran work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Howard Safran at 5 hospitals: Brown University Health Morton Hospital, Newport Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Howard Safran see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 7 practice locations, including Newport, RI, East Greenwich, RI and Providence, RI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Howard Safran's specialty?
- Medicare lists Hematology/Oncology as the primary specialty.
- Does Howard Safran accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Howard Safran may accept Medicare assignment (as of 2026-10-02). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- Does Howard Safran offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Howard Safran offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Howard Safran?
- (401) 444-5435, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Howard Safran's NPI number?
- 1982616744. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Howard Safran works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard Safran at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Brown University Health Morton HospitalTaunton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 220073
- Newport HospitalNewport, RI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 410006
- Rhode Island HospitalProvidence, RI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 410007
- Saint Anne's HospitalFall River, MA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 220020
- The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 410012
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard Safran is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 11 Friendship StNewport, RI 02840 (401) 444‑5435
- 11 Friendship St, Bldg 1Newport, RI 02840 (844) 222‑2881
- 1454 S County Trl, Suite 2100East Greenwich, RI 02818 (401) 606‑2000
- 1454 S County Trl, Suite 2200East Greenwich, RI 02818 (401) 606‑2000
- 164 Summit AveProvidence, RI 02906 (401) 793‑2920
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard Safran as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Lifespan Physician Group of Massachusetts Inc476 clinicians in the group
- Rhode Island Hospital437 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
Other hematologist-oncologists in Rhode Island
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rhode Island — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Boston University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982616744 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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