SAAD SAFFO M.D.
NPI 1508245291
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Chicago, IL

Q: What is Saad Saffo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Saad Saffo is 1508245291. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2015.

Q: What is Saad Saffo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Saad Saffo was last updated on November 30, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since May 27, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

94.1/100

CMS Quality Rating

259 E ERIE ST STE 1600, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 695-5620(312) 695-7095 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 30, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Saad Saffo M.d. NPPES

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

SAAD SAFFO M.D. (NPI 1508245291) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036165729) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508245291

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X

Provider Legal NameSAAD SAFFOCredential: M.D.

Location Address259 E ERIE ST STE 1600Chicago, IL 60611-3111

Mailing Address20 York Street, Cb-2041New Haven, CT 06510-3220 · (203) 688-4748 · Fax (203) 688-4740

Phone(312) 695-5620

Fax(312) 695-7095

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateMay 27, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 30, 2023

NPPES CertifiedNovember 30, 2023

✔ NPI 1508245291 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RG0100X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 036165729

Definition

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 60368 (CT)

259 E ERIE ST STE 1600, Chicago, IL 60611

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1789 Howard Ave, YNHH PCC York St. CampusNew Haven, CT 06519-1304 · Phone (203) 688-8300

Location 220 York Street, CB-2041New Haven, CT 06510 · Phone (203) 688-4748 · Fax (203) 688-4740

Location 320 York StNew Haven, CT 06510-3220 · Phone (203) 688-4242

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Saad Saffo 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 ID446562573

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230901001394

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 11

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.

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.

174 services168 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.

89 services44 patients

Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.

38 services38 patients

Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43235

This procedure, known as an upper endoscopy, involves inserting a thin, flexible tube with a camera down the throat to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel. It helps diagnose conditions like ulcers or inflammation.

29 services29 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

23 services23 patients

Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45378

This procedure, known as a colonoscopy, involves using a flexible tube with a light and camera to examine the large intestine. It helps detect any abnormalities such as polyps or inflammation. It's a standard procedure to ensure gut health.

22 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number140281

Location251 E Huron StChicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60611 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

$105.70 typical visit price

range $18.97 – $148.12

Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)

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.

94.1/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

82.59

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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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.

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