Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Valerie Saffar, APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner · Family Nurse Practitioner · Palos Heights, IL

  • NPI 1033775945
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12251 S 80Th Ave
Palos Heights, IL 604631290
(708) 923-5869
fax (708) 923-5859

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 1, 2021
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #209018678 · Illinois #209.018678

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1033775945. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
516
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$57,957
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 145 81 $113
99350 Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 136 97 $165
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 74 49 $8
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 43 42 $157
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 27 27 $114
99344 Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 24 24 $127
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 24 17 $67
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 15 15 $32
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 14 14 $72
99345 Residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 75 minutes 14 14 $179

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in this city , average services per provider: 328. This provider delivers 1.6× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
637
Patients
175
Total drug cost
$45,763
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 87 32 $1,125
Lisinopril Generic 70 20 $890
Gabapentin Generic 57 13 $1,146
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 51 16 $979
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 48 20 $417
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 47 15 $1,115
Furosemide Generic 40 18 $354
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 36 15 $1,148
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 33 0 $35,839
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 33 15 $714

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Valerie Saffar's medical specialty?
Dr. Valerie Saffar practices Nurse Practitioner in Palos Heights, IL.
Where does Dr. Valerie Saffar practice?
Dr. Valerie Saffar practices at 12251 S 80Th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 604631290. Office phone: 7089235869.
What is Dr. Valerie Saffar's NPI?
Dr. Valerie Saffar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033775945, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Valerie Saffar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Valerie Saffar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Valerie Saffar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99349); Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99350); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.