Areo Saffarzadeh, M.D.
NPI 1386025401 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Portland, OR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Areo Saffarzadeh, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Portland, OR (NPI 1386025401).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386025401
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD222294 (OR)
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
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
288 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 | 90 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 55 | $98 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 41 | $81 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 26 | $179 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 21 | $138 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,158 across 36 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 503Orange, CA 92868-3856Phone: (714) 997-2224
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-15
- Last updated
- 2025-02-27
- Certified
- 2025-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Areo Saffarzadeh's NPI number?
- Areo Saffarzadeh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386025401, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Areo Saffarzadeh's specialty?
- Areo Saffarzadeh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Areo Saffarzadeh located?
- Areo Saffarzadeh's practice location on file with NPPES is 4805 Ne Glisan St Ste 11n, Portland, OR 97213-2933.
- What is Areo Saffarzadeh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Areo Saffarzadeh is (503) 215-2300.
- Does Areo Saffarzadeh accept Medicare?
- Areo Saffarzadeh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Areo Saffarzadeh's NPI active?
- Yes — Areo Saffarzadeh's NPI (1386025401) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.