Quick answers
- Does Bassam Saffouri accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bassam Saffouri 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 Bassam Saffouri see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 285 Original Medicare patients and 723 services for Bassam Saffouri. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bassam Saffouri's NPI number?
- 1992758973. 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 Bassam Saffouri, 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 | 285 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 723 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)149 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)146 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)105 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)65 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)65 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Diabetes21%
- Atrial fibrillation18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Bassam Saffouri is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 320 Dardanelli Lane, Suite 25bLos Gatos, CA 95032
- 320 Dardanelli Ln, 25bLos Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 370‑7801
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Los Gatos
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Gatos, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1992758973 |
| 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
- 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