Malaz Safi, M.D.
NPI 1447446489 · Ophthalmology Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Malaz Safi, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1447446489).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447446489
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R9B71 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
149 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 66 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 30 | $121 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 27 | $84 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 26 | $165 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $84–$165 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 367 | 77 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 268 | 57 |
| Timolol Maleate | 188 | 43 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 107 | 19 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 98 | 44 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 24 | 11 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 24 | 12 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-09-24
- Last updated
- 2014-03-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Malaz Safi's NPI number?
- Malaz Safi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447446489, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Malaz Safi's specialty?
- Malaz Safi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Malaz Safi located?
- Malaz Safi's practice location on file with NPPES is 8790 Watson Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63119-5140.
- What is Malaz Safi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Malaz Safi is (314) 543-2850.
- Does Malaz Safi accept Medicare?
- Malaz Safi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Malaz Safi's NPI active?
- Yes — Malaz Safi's NPI (1447446489) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-03-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.