Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Safwan Sakr, MD
Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Little Rock, AR
- NPI 1053423350
- Accepts Medicare
- 45 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
10001 Lile Dr
Little Rock, AR 722056217
(501) 227-8000
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 17, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1981 — 45 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RR0500X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arkansas #E2130
- Medicaid
- AR #136502001
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053423350. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,154
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$109,173
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 342 | 240 | $81 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 328 | 191 | $7 | |
86140 |
Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation | 317 | 192 | $5 | |
82565 |
Blood creatinine level | 313 | 187 | $5 | |
86235 |
Measurement of antibody for assessment of autoimmune disorder, any method | 312 | 108 | $18 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 311 | 184 | $8 | |
85652 |
Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated | 309 | 183 | $3 | |
80076 |
Liver function blood test panel | 304 | 181 | $8 | |
73130 |
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 158 | 80 | $22 | |
82306 |
Vitamin d-3 level | 149 | 139 | $29 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in Little Rock Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 2,464. This provider delivers 1.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,598
Transactions
102
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 32 | $485.07 | |
| Amgen INC. | 30 | $446.62 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 10 | $177.87 | |
| Organon LLC | 6 | $101.29 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 4 | $64.09 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 3 | $49.17 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 3 | $43.28 | |
| Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. | 2 | $40.56 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $36.98 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 2 | $32.37 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 2 | $30.71 | |
| Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 2 | $29.74 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $27.90 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $16.73 | |
| Genentech USA, INC. | 1 | $15.93 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,860
Patients
822
Total drug cost
$1,350,247
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 728 | 266 | $4,713 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 663 | 173 | $47,732 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 486 | 126 | $17,803 |
| Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) | Brand | 179 | 23 | $1,261,287 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 138 | 38 | $3,749 |
| Leflunomide | Generic | 91 | 28 | $5,172 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 78 | 21 | $794 |
| Leucovorin Calcium | Generic | 74 | 25 | $1,842 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 74 | 23 | $843 |
| Folic Acid | Generic | 73 | 25 | $595 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Safwan Sakr's medical specialty?
Dr. Safwan Sakr practices Rheumatology Physician in Little Rock, AR.
Where does Dr. Safwan Sakr practice?
Dr. Safwan Sakr practices at 10001 Lile Dr, Little Rock, AR 722056217. Office phone: 5012278000.
What is Dr. Safwan Sakr's NPI?
Dr. Safwan Sakr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053423350, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Safwan Sakr accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Safwan Sakr accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Safwan Sakr commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation (HCPCS 86140). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.