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DR. AKBER M SAFI MD
NPI 1215264189
Internal Medicine in Poway, CA

Active since November 12, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
15525 POMERADO RD STE A1, POWAY, CA 92064(858) 485-6444 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 8, 2025, Nov 10, 2021, Jun 8, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Akber M Safi Md NPPES

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

DR. AKBER M SAFI MD (NPI 1215264189) is an individual internal medicine provider in Poway, California, licensed in California (G83504) and active in the NPI registry since November 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215264189
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AKBER M SAFICredential: MD
Location Address15525 POMERADO RD STE A1Poway, CA 92064-2425
Mailing Address15525 Pomerado Rd Ste A1Poway, CA 92064-2425 · (858) 485-6444 · Fax (858) 485-0371
Phone(858) 485-6444
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateNovember 12, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1215264189 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G83504
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.
15525 POMERADO RD STE A1, Poway, CA 92064
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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

Dr. Akber M Safi Md 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 ID2668596495
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100901000165
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Akber Safi reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

North County Internists, Medical Corp.
0.6 mi
Internal Medicine
15721 POMERADO RD
Poway, CA 92064
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851489728 (858) 485-6644
Focus On Health Inc
14 mi
General Practice
8765 AERO DR STE 130
San Diego, CA 92123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 78 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497450530 (858) 541-0181

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 10

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.
755 services294 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
205 services205 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
101 services98 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
94 services86 patients
Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors 82270
A stool analysis for blood is a non-invasive procedure used to check for the presence of hidden blood in your stool. This can be an early sign of colon tumors. The test involves collecting a small sample of stool at home and sending it to a lab for analysis.
87 services87 patients
Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
47 services47 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92064 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 9

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers22 claims70 services$7.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
3 suppliers12 claims29 services$1.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers19 claims19 services$30.48 avg. paid by Medicare
Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers16 claims89 services$12.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers26 claims26 services$43.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers13 claims13 services$16.07 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 3

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

DR. STUART DOUGLAS KLEIN MD
Internal Medicine
15525 POMERADO RD STE A1
POWAY, CA 92064
San Diego County (858) 485-6444
DARIUS A SCHNEIDER MD APC
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
15525 POMERADO RD STE A1
POWAY, CA 92064
San Diego County (858) 622-7200
DR. KEVIN BURTON MERKES MD
Internal Medicine
15525 POMERADO RD STE A1
POWAY, CA 92064
San Diego County (858) 485-6444

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 Akber Safi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Akber Safi is 1215264189. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 12, 2009.

Where is Akber Safi located?

Akber Safi practices at 15525 Pomerado Rd Ste A1, Poway, CA 92064. The listed phone number is (858) 485-6444.

What is Akber Safi's specialty?

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

Is Akber Safi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Akber Safi 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 Akber Safi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Akber Safi reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: North County Internists, Medical Corp. (Poway, CA) and Focus On Health Inc (San Diego, CA). 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 Akber Safi'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 Akber Safi was last updated on August 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.