Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Elyas Safar, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Nephrology Physician · Duluth, MN
- NPI 1356305932
- Accepts Medicare
- 29 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
400 E 3Rd St
Duluth, MN 558051951
(218) 786-8364 - Additional location
-
1615 Maple Ln
Ashland, WI 548063626
(715) 685-7500
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 24, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Minnesota #77299 · Wisconsin #4724-320
- Medicaid
- TN #3339334
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356305932. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
782
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$110,028
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 181 | 73 | $78 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 146 | 91 | $126 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 116 | 49 | $71 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 80 | 15 | $290 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 48 | 34 | $177 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 43 | 23 | $118 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 37 | 34 | $172 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 30 | 30 | $165 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 28 | 11 | $349 | |
90962 |
Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) | 22 | 14 | $199 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Duluth Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 58. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$55
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardelyx, INC. | 1 | $26.09 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $23.13 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 2 | $6.16 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
565
Patients
151
Total drug cost
$56,179
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torsemide | Generic | 68 | 21 | $2,021 |
| Calcium Acetate | Generic | 61 | 12 | $3,447 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 59 | 25 | $468 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 56 | 20 | $377 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 52 | 17 | $404 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 50 | 18 | $462 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 35 | 14 | $482 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 31 | 12 | $410 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 31 | 0 | $512 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 30 | 12 | $3,304 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Elyas Safar's medical specialty?
Dr. Elyas Safar practices Nephrology Physician in Duluth, MN.
Where does Dr. Elyas Safar practice?
Dr. Elyas Safar practices at 400 E 3Rd St, Duluth, MN 558051951. Office phone: 2187868364.
What is Dr. Elyas Safar's NPI?
Dr. Elyas Safar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356305932, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Elyas Safar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Elyas Safar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Elyas Safar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (HCPCS 90935). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.