Safdar Ali, MD
NPI 1235184979 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Safdar Ali, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1235184979).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235184979
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,785 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,292 | $139 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 1,178 | $16 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Level82947 | 572 | $4 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 563 | $86 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 72 | $145 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System93288 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 56 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 299 | 91 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 242 | 78 |
| Furosemide | 183 | 58 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 117 | 31 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 116 | 41 |
| Potassium Chloride | 116 | 37 |
| Enalapril Maleate | 113 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$44 across 2 records (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
- 2006-05-23
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Safdar Ali's NPI number?
- Safdar Ali's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235184979, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Safdar Ali's specialty?
- Safdar Ali is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Safdar Ali located?
- Safdar Ali's practice location on file with NPPES is 2222 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622.
- What is Safdar Ali's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Safdar Ali is (773) 384-1100.
- Does Safdar Ali accept Medicare?
- Safdar Ali is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Safdar Ali's NPI active?
- Yes — Safdar Ali's NPI (1235184979) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.