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
- Primary practice
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395 N Silverbell RD Ste 265
Tucson, AZ 857452714
(520) 724-0559
fax (520) 220-5115 - Mailing address
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Po Box 43100
Tucson, AZ 857333100
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.