Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Helene Saffer, M.D.
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Cytopathology Physician · La Mesa, CA
- NPI 1164491353
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 86.3 / 100 · 2023
- 34 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5555 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 919423019
(619) 740-4492 - Mailing address
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Po Box 2877
La Mesa, CA 919432877
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 8, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207ZP0102X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A74066
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164491353. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,513
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$53,232
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
88341 |
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | 361 | 65 | $29 | |
88313 |
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report | 220 | 71 | $12 | |
88305 |
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | 219 | 141 | $38 | |
88360 |
Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual | 125 | 57 | $43 | |
88342 |
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | 120 | 89 | $36 | |
88189 |
Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers | 85 | 79 | $87 | |
88311 |
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present | 72 | 68 | $13 | |
85097 |
Bone marrow, smear interpretation | 62 | 61 | $50 | |
88307 |
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity | 59 | 40 | $85 | |
85060 |
Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report | 40 | 38 | $25 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Helene Saffer's medical specialty?
Dr. Helene Saffer practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in La Mesa, CA.
Where does Dr. Helene Saffer practice?
Dr. Helene Saffer practices at 5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 919423019. Office phone: 6197404492.
What is Dr. Helene Saffer's NPI?
Dr. Helene Saffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164491353, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Helene Saffer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Helene Saffer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Helene Saffer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (HCPCS 88313); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.