Farah Al-Saffar, MD, MPH
NPI 1972846285 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Farah Al-Saffar, MD, MPH is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1972846285).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972846285
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MPH
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S7834 (TX)
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 tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
558 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 113 | $75 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 93 | $67 |
| Evaluation of Lower Heart Chamber Assist Device93750 | 87 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 72 | $93 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 71 | $206 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 98 | 38 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 97 | 36 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 69 | 23 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 65 | 21 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 54 | 17 |
| Furosemide | 53 | 15 |
| Warfarin Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$11,507 across 26 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-04-04
- Last updated
- 2024-04-26
- Certified
- 2024-04-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Farah Al-Saffar's NPI number?
- Farah Al-Saffar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972846285, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Farah Al-Saffar's specialty?
- Farah Al-Saffar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Farah Al-Saffar located?
- Farah Al-Saffar's practice location on file with NPPES is 3410 Worth St Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75246-2073.
- What is Farah Al-Saffar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Farah Al-Saffar is (214) 778-1684.
- Does Farah Al-Saffar accept Medicare?
- Farah Al-Saffar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Farah Al-Saffar's NPI active?
- Yes — Farah Al-Saffar's NPI (1972846285) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.