Rizwan Safdar, M.D.
NPI 1982651857 · Gastroenterology Physician · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rizwan Safdar, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1982651857).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982651857
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 27577 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,282 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 287 | $89 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 152 | $108 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 127 | $242 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 121 | $110 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 113 | $154 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 720 | 696 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 431 | 174 |
| Famotidine | 186 | 70 |
| Sucralfate | 137 | 60 |
| Omeprazole | 114 | 53 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 78 | 30 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 78 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,034 across 98 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
- 2006-05-27
- Last updated
- 2024-09-16
- Certified
- 2024-09-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rizwan Safdar's NPI number?
- Rizwan Safdar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982651857, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rizwan Safdar's specialty?
- Rizwan Safdar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rizwan Safdar located?
- Rizwan Safdar's practice location on file with NPPES is 395 N Silverbell Rd Ste 265, Tucson, AZ 85745-2714.
- What is Rizwan Safdar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rizwan Safdar is (520) 724-0559.
- Does Rizwan Safdar accept Medicare?
- Rizwan Safdar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rizwan Safdar's NPI active?
- Yes — Rizwan Safdar's NPI (1982651857) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.