Dara Saghafi, MD
NPI 1144320672 · Internal Medicine Physician · Santa Ana, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dara Saghafi, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Santa Ana, CA (NPI 1144320672).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144320672
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A76958 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
266 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 151 | $94 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 51 | $114 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 38 | $35 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 26 | $3 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$114 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 51 | 12 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 37 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 32 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 27 | — |
| Famotidine | 15 | — |
| Pen Needle, Diabeticbrand: Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle | 13 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-24
- Last updated
- 2021-12-28
- Certified
- 2021-12-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dara Saghafi's NPI number?
- Dara Saghafi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144320672, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dara Saghafi's specialty?
- Dara Saghafi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dara Saghafi located?
- Dara Saghafi's practice location on file with NPPES is 1638 E 17th St Ste a, Santa Ana, CA 92705-8515.
- What is Dara Saghafi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dara Saghafi is (714) 835-9147.
- Does Dara Saghafi accept Medicare?
- Dara Saghafi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dara Saghafi's NPI active?
- Yes — Dara Saghafi's NPI (1144320672) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.