Saad Saffo, M.D.
NPI 1508245291 · Gastroenterology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saad Saffo, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1508245291).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508245291
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 60368 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
448 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 174 | $134 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 89 | $79 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 38 | $102 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43235 | 29 | $119 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 23 | $222 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 789 Howard AveYnhh Pcc York St. CampusNew Haven, CT 06519-1304Phone: (203) 688-8300
- 20 York Street, Cb-2041New Haven, CT 06510Phone: (203) 688-4748Fax: (203) 688-4740
- 20 York StNew Haven, CT 06510-3220Phone: (203) 688-4242
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-27
- Last updated
- 2023-11-30
- Certified
- 2023-11-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saad Saffo's NPI number?
- Saad Saffo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508245291, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saad Saffo's specialty?
- Saad Saffo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Saad Saffo located?
- Saad Saffo's practice location on file with NPPES is 259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Chicago, IL 60611-3111.
- What is Saad Saffo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saad Saffo is (312) 695-5620.
- Does Saad Saffo accept Medicare?
- Saad Saffo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saad Saffo's NPI active?
- Yes — Saad Saffo's NPI (1508245291) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.