Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rizwan Safdar, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Specialist · Tucson, AZ

  • NPI 1982651857
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 89.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
395 N Silverbell RD Ste 265
Tucson, AZ 857452714
(520) 724-0559
fax (520) 220-5115
Mailing address
Po Box 43100
Tucson, AZ 857333100

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 16, 2024
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #27577

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982651857. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,298
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$151,566
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 457 307 $89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 169 169 $109
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 133 128 $107
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 124 122 $148
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 109 105 $243
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 67 65 $82
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk 51 50 $171
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 35 33 $111
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 32 32 $71
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm 29 26 $139

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Tucson Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,034
Transactions
96
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 6 $667.74
Abbvie INC. 31 $434.16
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 35 $376.68
Janssen Biotech, INC. 6 $130.64
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 3 $87.24
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, INC 2 $58.41
Pfizer INC. 2 $47.12
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 2 $38.67
Organon LLC 2 $32.90
Gilead Sciences, INC. 2 $31.51
Ardelyx, INC. 1 $24.88
RedHill Biopharma INC. 1 $21.73
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $20.90
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $18.12
Celgene Corporation 1 $16.16

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,433
Travel and Lodging
$601

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,320
Patients
1,329
Total drug cost
$748,814
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) Brand 690 667 $16,905
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 415 158 $10,366
Famotidine Generic 203 74 $4,943
Sucralfate Generic 186 67 $10,378
Omeprazole Generic 150 73 $3,292
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 122 44 $2,215
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 113 40 $114,857
Zenpep (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) Brand 94 29 $363,101
Ursodiol Generic 62 14 $10,986
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 54 52 $954

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Rizwan Safdar's medical specialty?
Dr. Rizwan Safdar practices Gastroenterology Physician in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Dr. Rizwan Safdar practice?
Dr. Rizwan Safdar practices at 395 N Silverbell RD Ste 265, Tucson, AZ 857452714. Office phone: 5207240559.
What is Dr. Rizwan Safdar's NPI?
Dr. Rizwan Safdar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982651857, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rizwan Safdar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rizwan Safdar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rizwan Safdar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.