DR. BAUBACK SAFA
NPI 1093833980
Plastic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand in San Francisco, CA

Active since March 27, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
45 CASTRO ST, SUITE 121, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114(415) 565-6136(415) 864-1654 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Bauback Safa NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. BAUBACK SAFA (NPI 1093833980) is an individual surgery of the hand provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (A83763) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Stanford University School Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093833980
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2082S0105X
Provider Legal NameDR. BAUBACK SAFA
Location Address45 CASTRO ST, SUITE 121San Francisco, CA 94114-1010
Mailing Address45 Castro St, Suite,121San Francisco, CA 94114-1010 · (415) 565-6136 · Fax (415) 864-1654
Fax(415) 864-1654
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSStanford University School Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1093833980 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPlastic Surgery · Surgery of the HandAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2082S0105X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A83763
Definition
A plastic surgeon with additional training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Also ListedPlastic SurgeryTaxonomy 208200000X · License A83763 (CA)
45 CASTRO ST, San Francisco, CA 94114

Other Identifiers 1

OtherA83763CA · Medical License

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Bauback Safa is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6204981939
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090902000316
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Bauback Safa reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
45 CASTRO ST., #121
San Francisco, CA 94114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
16 services13 patients
Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less 76000
Imaging guidance is a procedure where real-time images are used to direct medical tools during a treatment. This technique helps to improve accuracy and safety. The procedure typically lasts 60 minutes or less.
13 services12 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94114 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$104.51 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $26.12 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Speech-Language Pathologist
45 CASTRO ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
Social Worker
45 CASTRO ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
Plastic Surgery
45 CASTRO ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
Internal Medicine
45 CASTRO ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
Physician Assistant (Medical)
45 CASTRO ST, SUITE 402
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
Occupational Therapist
45 CASTRO ST, SOUTH TOWER LEVEL A, OUTPATIENT REHAB
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
45 CASTRO ST, SUITE 410
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
Family Medicine (Adult Medicine)
45 CASTRO ST, SUITE #432
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Bauback Safa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bauback Safa is 1093833980. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2007.

Where is Bauback Safa located?

Bauback Safa practices at 45 Castro St Suite 121, San Francisco, CA 94114. The listed phone number is (415) 565-6136.

What is Bauback Safa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery, specializing in Surgery of the Hand, with taxonomy code 2082S0105X.

Is Bauback Safa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bauback Safa is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Bauback Safa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bauback Safa reassigns Medicare benefits to Buncke Medical Clinic Inc. (San Francisco, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Bauback Safa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bauback Safa was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.