Heather Saffel, MD
NPI 1700231313 · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · South Bend, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sports Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Saffel, MD is a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in South Bend, IN (NPI 1700231313).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700231313
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01084052A (IN)
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
401 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 | 141 | $119 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 83 | $155 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 64 | $84 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 63 | $103 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 30 | $24 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Naproxen | 48 | 42 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 3221 Beacon ParkwayGranger, IN 46530-7196Phone: (574) 647-1670Fax: (574) 647-6927
- 1815 E Ireland RdSouth Bend, IN 46614-2845Phone: (574) 647-1700Fax: (574) 647-7572
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-05-02
- Last updated
- 2024-09-20
- Certified
- 2024-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Saffel's NPI number?
- Heather Saffel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700231313, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Saffel's specialty?
- Heather Saffel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heather Saffel located?
- Heather Saffel's practice location on file with NPPES is 111 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 100, South Bend, IN 46601-1993.
- What is Heather Saffel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Saffel is (574) 647-1670.
- Does Heather Saffel accept Medicare?
- Heather Saffel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Saffel's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Saffel's NPI (1700231313) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.