S M Khalafi, MD
NPI 1265457071 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Fort Worth, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
S M Khalafi, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Fort Worth, TX (NPI 1265457071).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265457071
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- J7032 (TX)
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
414 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 66 | $129 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 65 | $15 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 64 | $1,741 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 40 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 39 | $221 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 2 Grafts33518 | 29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 36 | 16 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 36 | 17 |
| Potassium Chloride | 31 | 14 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 27 | 20 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 20 | — |
| Furosemide | 20 | — |
| Carvedilol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,266 across 84 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
- 2006-07-13
- Last updated
- 2019-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is S M Khalafi's NPI number?
- S M Khalafi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265457071, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is S M Khalafi's specialty?
- S M Khalafi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is S M Khalafi located?
- S M Khalafi's practice location on file with NPPES is 900 W Rosedale St, Fort Worth, TX 76104-4681.
- What is S M Khalafi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for S M Khalafi is (817) 885-7442.
- Does S M Khalafi accept Medicare?
- S M Khalafi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is S M Khalafi's NPI active?
- Yes — S M Khalafi's NPI (1265457071) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.