Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Shahzad Safdar, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Cincinnati, OH
- NPI 1265432975
- Accepts Medicare
- 43 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
8251 Pine Road, Suite 212
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 841-0222
fax (513) 841-0638
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 1, 2009
- Year of graduation
- 1983 — 43 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Ohio #35074422
- Medicaid
- OH #2064484
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265432975. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,618
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$185,085
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 463 | 138 | $114 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 398 | 143 | $76 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 189 | 95 | $170 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 188 | 125 | $121 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 137 | 122 | $167 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 93 | 34 | $69 | |
90945 |
Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation | 55 | 16 | $82 | |
99443 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | 42 | 35 | $121 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 34 | 30 | $126 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 19 | 19 | $201 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 30 peers in Cincinnati Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 111. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$760
Transactions
38
Manufacturers
14
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 10 | $231.21 | |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. | 4 | $93.58 | |
| Vifor Pharma, INC. | 4 | $92.74 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $65.76 | |
| Scpharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $49.51 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo INC. | 2 | $45.30 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 1 | $28.60 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 2 | $27.90 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $27.47 | |
| Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical INC. | 1 | $24.14 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $23.12 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $19.67 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 1 | $16.40 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 4 | $14.90 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,275
Patients
342
Total drug cost
$125,873
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorthalidone | Generic | 180 | 45 | $2,950 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 134 | 41 | $1,802 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 122 | 37 | $1,984 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 110 | 28 | $877 |
| Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) | Brand | 87 | 27 | $3,428 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 83 | 25 | $385 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 77 | 17 | $2,470 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 75 | 21 | $88,414 |
| Potassium Citrate ER (Potassium Citrate) | Brand | 71 | 25 | $16,703 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 63 | 18 | $623 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Shahzad Safdar's medical specialty?
Dr. Shahzad Safdar practices Nephrology Physician in Cincinnati, OH.
Where does Dr. Shahzad Safdar practice?
Dr. Shahzad Safdar practices at 8251 Pine Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236. Office phone: 5138410222.
What is Dr. Shahzad Safdar's NPI?
Dr. Shahzad Safdar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265432975, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Shahzad Safdar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Shahzad Safdar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Shahzad Safdar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.