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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
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

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$49
Education
$6

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

Auto-generated from federal data
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.