Temitope Gafaar, MD
NPI 1609423888 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Temitope Gafaar, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1609423888).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609423888
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2019021217 (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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
314 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 136 | $166 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 85 | $197 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 82 | $115 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 11 | $67 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $67–$197 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 47 | 46 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 37 | 36 |
| Methylprednisolone | 26 | 26 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 26 | 25 |
| Prednisone | 26 | 26 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 22 | 22 |
| Cephalexin | 16 | 16 |
| Famotidine |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 660 S Euclid AveSaint Louis, MO 63110-1010Phone: (240) 416-6499
- 660 S Euclid AveSaint Louis, MO 63110-1010Phone: (240) 416-6499
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-08-21
- Last updated
- 2019-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Temitope Gafaar's NPI number?
- Temitope Gafaar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609423888, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Temitope Gafaar's specialty?
- Temitope Gafaar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Temitope Gafaar located?
- Temitope Gafaar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Barnes Jew Hosp Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110.
- What is Temitope Gafaar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Temitope Gafaar is (314) 362-5000.
- Does Temitope Gafaar accept Medicare?
- Temitope Gafaar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Temitope Gafaar's NPI active?
- Yes — Temitope Gafaar's NPI (1609423888) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.