Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Safran, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology Physician (CMS: Hematology/Oncology) · Providence, RI

  • NPI 1982616744
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
164 Summit Ave, Fain 3
Providence, RI 029062853
(401) 793-2920
Mailing address
Po Box 3915
Boston, MA 022413915

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0003X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Rhode Island #MD08407
Medicaid
RI #7003853

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982616744. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
865
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$92,531
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 497 131 $98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 157 74 $98
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 79 48 $144
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 27 22 $144
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 26 26 $182
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 19 15 $67
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 17 17 $183
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 16 14 $98
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 14 12 $98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 13 12 $67

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in Providence Hematology & Oncology Physician, average services per provider: 527. This provider delivers 1.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$16
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pfizer INC. 1 $16.01

By nature of payment

Education
$16

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
611
Patients
209
Total drug cost
$176,854
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 97 66 $1,061
Prochlorperazine Maleate Generic 91 56 $1,272
Dexamethasone Generic 72 39 $550
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 63 32 $1,585
Imatinib Mesylate Generic 61 0 $122,635
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 31 0 $18,045
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 30 0 $427
Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) Brand 28 0 $27,834
Prednisone Generic 28 0 $101
Furosemide Generic 25 16 $186

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Howard Safran's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Safran practices Hematology & Oncology Physician in Providence, RI.
Where does Dr. Howard Safran practice?
Dr. Howard Safran practices at 164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 029062853. Office phone: 4017932920.
What is Dr. Howard Safran's NPI?
Dr. Howard Safran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982616744, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Safran accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Safran accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Safran commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.