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DR. MORO O. SALIFU M.D.
NPI 1275528598
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Brooklyn, NY

Active since September 13, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.16/100
CMS Quality Rating
450 CLARKSON AVE, BOX 52, BROOKLYN, NY 11203(718) 270-1584(718) 270-3327 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Moro O. Salifu M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MORO O. SALIFU M.D. (NPI 1275528598) is an individual nephrology provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (239060) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Suny/downstate University Hospital Of Brooklyn, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275528598
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. MORO O. SALIFUCredential: M.D.
Location Address450 CLARKSON AVE, BOX 52Brooklyn, NY 11203-2056
Mailing Address450 Clarkson Ave, Box 52Brooklyn, NY 11203-2056 · (718) 270-1584 · Fax (718) 270-3327
Phone(718) 270-1584
Fax(718) 270-3327
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateSeptember 13, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 2015
✔ NPI 1275528598 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 239060
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
450 CLARKSON AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11203
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH46573NY
Medicaid02242900NY
Medicare PIN012AZ1NY

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. Moro O. Salifu 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 ID547392623
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100726000435
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 Moro Salifu reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc
Same address
Anesthesiology
450 CLARKSON AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 291 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104878180 (718) 270-3083
Flatlands Medical Associates, PLLC
2.4 mi
Ambulatory Surgical
3839 FLATLANDS AVE, SUITE 100
Brooklyn, NY 11234
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124322201 (718) 338-5024

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 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.
132 services49 patients
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152
This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.
56 services49 patients
Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 36902
This procedure involves inserting a needle or tube into your hemodialysis circuit, a system that cleans your blood when your kidneys can't. A balloon is then used to widen a narrow section of this circuit. A radiologist reviews the procedure to ensure accuracy.
55 services47 patients
Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 36907
Balloon dilation of a dialysis segment is a procedure where a tiny balloon is inserted and inflated in a narrowed area of your dialysis access site, improving blood flow. A radiologist reviews images to ensure success.
28 services24 patients
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.
25 services20 patients
Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and insertion of stent in dialysis segment with review by radiologist 36903
This procedure involves placing a needle or tube into your hemodialysis circuit, a system used to clean your blood when kidneys are not working properly. A stent, a small tube, is then inserted into the dialysis segment to keep it open. A radiologist reviews the process to ensure accuracy.
17 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Suny/Downstate University Hospital Of Brooklyn

Acute Care Hospitals · Brooklyn, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number330350
Location445 Lenox RoadBrooklyn, NY 11203 · Kings County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11203 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$117.62 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $29.40 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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.

97.16/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.66
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Clinical Information Reconciliation
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation.
76%106 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
100%106 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
100%106 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Radiology: Exposure Dose or Time Reported for Procedures Using Fluoroscopy
Final reports for procedures using fluoroscopy that document radiation exposure indices, or exposure time and number of fluorographic images (if radiation exposure indices are not available)
100%80 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Rate of Timely Documentation Transmission to Dialysis Unit/Referring Physician
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older for whom documentation is sent to the dialysis unit or referring physician within two days of the procedure completion or consultation.
100%68 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Send a Summary of Care
For at least one transition of care or referral, the MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care provider-(1) creates a summary of care record using certified EHR technology; and (2)…
100%106 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 3

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

Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers12 claims1,320 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$15.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$9.94 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.

SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER UHB
Obstetrics & Gynecology
450 CLARKSON AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 363-2908
UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS OF BROOKLYN
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
450 CLARKSON AVE, SUITE A
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 270-1112
SNEHALATA R TOPGI MD
Emergency Medicine
450 CLARKSON AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 270-3295
DR. MARYAM NOORI KOLOORI M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
450 CLARKSON AVE, SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (412) 737-3789
DR. VIVEK YADAV MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
450 CLARKSON AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 270-3302
DR. DANIEL BEEGAN MD
Family Medicine
450 CLARKSON AVE, MSC 67
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 270-4096
ELIEZER LEVITANSKY DO
Emergency Medicine
450 CLARKSON AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (245) 331-8718
MIGUEL ANGEL BARRIOS MD
Emergency Medicine
450 CLARKSON AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Kings County (718) 245-4798

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 Moro Salifu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Moro Salifu is 1275528598. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 13, 2005.

Where is Moro Salifu located?

Moro Salifu practices at 450 Clarkson Ave Box 52, Brooklyn, NY 11203. The listed phone number is (718) 270-1584.

What is Moro Salifu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Moro Salifu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Moro Salifu 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 Moro Salifu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Moro Salifu reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc (Brooklyn, NY) and Flatlands Medical Associates, PLLC (Brooklyn, NY). 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 Moro Salifu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Moro Salifu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Moro Salifu is affiliated with Suny/Downstate University Hospital Of Brooklyn.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Moro Salifu was last updated on April 16, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.