Soheil Altafi, M.D.
NPI 1285959379 · Gastroenterology Physician · Syracuse, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Soheil Altafi, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Syracuse, NY (NPI 1285959379).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285959379
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 266774-1 (NY)
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
16 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
346 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 Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 139 | $163 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 111 | $74 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43235 | 35 | $95 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 24 | $96 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45378 | 21 | $165 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 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
- 2010-03-31
- Last updated
- 2025-01-19
- Certified
- 2025-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Soheil Altafi's NPI number?
- Soheil Altafi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285959379, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Soheil Altafi's specialty?
- Soheil Altafi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Soheil Altafi located?
- Soheil Altafi's practice location on file with NPPES is 736 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210-1602.
- What is Soheil Altafi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Soheil Altafi is (315) 470-7111.
- Does Soheil Altafi accept Medicare?
- Soheil Altafi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Soheil Altafi's NPI active?
- Yes — Soheil Altafi's NPI (1285959379) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.