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SAFDAR ALI MD
NPI 1235184979
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Chicago, IL

Active since May 23, 2006PECOS Enrolled
99.61/100
CMS Quality Rating
2222 W DIVISION ST, #220, CHICAGO, IL 60622(773) 384-1100(773) 384-6176 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Safdar Ali Md NPPES

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

SAFDAR ALI MD (NPI 1235184979) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235184979
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameSAFDAR ALICredential: MD
Location Address2222 W DIVISION ST, #220Chicago, IL 60622
Mailing AddressPo Box 5015Oak Brook, IL 60522-5015
Phone(773) 384-1100
Fax(773) 384-6176
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1235184979 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
2222 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60622
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Other Identifiers 3

Other1630147IL · Bcbs
OtherDC8739Rail Road Medicare
OtherP00195462Rail Road Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Safdar Ali 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 ID6204896467
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041013000406
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.

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 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.
1,292 services209 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.
1,178 services214 patients
Blood glucose (sugar) level 82947
A blood glucose level test measures the amount of sugar in your blood. It's often used to monitor and manage conditions like diabetes. High or low levels can indicate a health issue. The test is usually done by pricking your finger for a small blood sample.
572 services94 patients
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.
563 services78 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
72 services64 patients
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system 93288
An evaluation of a pacemaker system examines how well your heart device is working. Single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless refers to the wires that deliver electrical pulses from the pacemaker to your heart. This check ensures your heart is receiving the right amount of support from the device.
36 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Advocate Trinity Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number140048
Location2320 E 93rd StChicago, IL 60617 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Roseland Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140068
Location45 W 111th StreetChicago, IL 60628 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Presence Saints Mary And Elizabeth Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140180
Location2233 W Division StChicago, IL 60622 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Oak Lawn, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140208
Location4440 W 95th StreetOak Lawn, IL 60453 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60622 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

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.

99.61/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality99.59
Improvement Activities40
Cost65.91

Reported Quality Measures

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor or Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) Therapy - Diabetes or Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVEF <= 40%)
99%108 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Antiplatelet Therapy
100%45 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
100%4,354 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Heart Failure (HF): Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor or Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) or Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitor (ARNI) Therapy for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)
100%85 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
100%712 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
100%223 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

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
21 suppliers64 claims123 services$6.24 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
16 suppliers35 claims40 services$1.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$14.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers24 claims24 services$26.61 avg. paid by Medicare
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
1 supplier13 claims13 services$62.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
3 suppliers11 claims2,692 services$0.03 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.

LEON J FRAZIN, M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2222 W DIVISION ST, STE 250
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 276-0988
DR. YUKHOL LERTSBURAPA MD
Legal Medicine
2222 W DIVISION ST, SUITE 260
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 486-3535
NORTH CHICAGO ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC
Orthopaedic Surgery
2222 W DIVISION ST, SUITE 235
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 486-7200
MARCELO N MUNOZ M.D.
Otolaryngology
2222 W DIVISION ST, SUITE 230
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 342-0993
DR. LUBOV A KLEMINE M.D.
Family Medicine
2222 W DIVISION ST, SUITE 200
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 395-8444
CHICAGO LASER VEIN INSTITUTE LLC
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
2222 W DIVISION ST, SUITE 110
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 489-3795
SAMUEL F CASTILLO M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
2222 W DIVISION ST, SUITE 235
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 342-6800
MARY L KLODNYCKY, M.D., LTD.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2222 W DIVISION ST, STE 250
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 276-0988

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 Safdar Ali's NPI number?

The NPI number for Safdar Ali is 1235184979. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2006.

Where is Safdar Ali located?

Safdar Ali practices at 2222 W Division St #220, Chicago, IL 60622. The listed phone number is (773) 384-1100.

What is Safdar Ali's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Safdar Ali enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Safdar Ali 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.

What insurance does Safdar Ali accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State Health list Safdar Ali 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 Safdar Ali affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Safdar Ali is affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital, Roseland Community Hospital, Presence Saints Mary And Elizabeth Medical Center and Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Safdar Ali was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 days 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.