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SAFWAN KHADER M.D.
NPI 1144501594
Internal Medicine in Akron, OH

Active since August 30, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.25/100
CMS Quality Rating
525 E MARKET ST, AKRON, OH 44304(330) 253-8195 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 6, 2025, Nov 12, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Safwan Khader M.d. NPPES

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

SAFWAN KHADER M.D. (NPI 1144501594) is an individual internal medicine provider in Akron, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (57.019044) and active in the NPI registry since August 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Firelands Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144501594
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameSAFWAN KHADERCredential: M.D.
Location Address525 E MARKET STAkron, OH 44304-1619
Mailing Address35557 Bentley DrAvon, OH 44011-3811 · (440) 570-6836
Phone(330) 253-8195
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1144501594 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 57.019044
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License 35.123014 (OH)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 57.019044 (OH)
525 E MARKET ST, Akron, OH 44304
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Paramount.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Safwan Khader M.d. 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 ID1456579937
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161108000870
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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Safwan Khader reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hni Medical Services Of Ohio, LLC
27 mi
Internal Medicine
18697 BAGLEY RD
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 144 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356815922 (440) 542-5000
University Hospitals Medical Group Inc
30 mi
Multi-Specialty
11100 EUCLID AVE
Cleveland, OH 44106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 3,958 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669499414 (216) 844-1000
Community Hospitalist, LLC
46 mi
Hospitalist
3700 KOLBE RD
Lorain, OH 44053
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 325 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538236872 (440) 960-4000
North Coast Professional Company, LLC
68 mi
Internal Medicine
1912 HAYES AVE STE 1E
Sandusky, OH 44870
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 182 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881648210 (419) 557-5541

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 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
38 services21 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Firelands Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Sandusky, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360025
Location1111 Hayes AvenueSandusky, OH 44870 · Erie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44304 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

87.25/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.83
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers56 claims56 services$95.89 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers30 claims30 services$34.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier22 claims22 services$31.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. JASON DEAN EIDAHL M.D.
Emergency Medicine
525 E MARKET ST
AKRON, OH 44304
Summit County (330) 375-3000
RACHEL SUE ELLEN DRAGOVICH PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
525 E MARKET ST
AKRON, OH 44304
Summit County (330) 375-6736
SOPHIE EMS MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
525 E MARKET ST
AKRON, OH 44304
Summit County (330) 379-5083
JESSICA SOCHEATA TIV MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
525 E MARKET ST
AKRON, OH 44304
Summit County (330) 375-3315
AKRON RADIOLOGY INC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
525 E MARKET ST
AKRON, OH 44304
Summit County (330) 375-4028
SHARHABEEL JWAYYED MD
Emergency Medicine
525 E MARKET ST
AKRON, OH 44304
Summit County (330) 375-3369
MS. TIFFANY MCCANN D.O.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
525 E MARKET ST
AKRON, OH 44304
Summit County (330) 375-3561
MARGARET S SFILIGOJ PA
Physician Assistant
525 E MARKET ST
AKRON, OH 44304
Summit County (330) 375-9634

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 Safwan Khader's NPI number?

The NPI number for Safwan Khader is 1144501594. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2011.

Where is Safwan Khader located?

Safwan Khader practices at 525 E Market St, Akron, OH 44304. The listed phone number is (330) 253-8195.

What is Safwan Khader's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Safwan Khader enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Safwan Khader 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 organizations bill Medicare for Safwan Khader's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Safwan Khader reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Hni Medical Services Of Ohio, LLC (Middleburg Heights, OH), University Hospitals Medical Group Inc (Cleveland, OH), Community Hospitalist, LLC (Lorain, OH) and North Coast Professional Company, LLC (Sandusky, OH). Each 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 Safwan Khader's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Safwan Khader accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Paramount list Safwan Khader as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Safwan Khader affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Safwan Khader is affiliated with Firelands Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Safwan Khader was last updated on April 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.