NADER SANAI M.D.
NPI 1699899047
Neurological Surgery in Phoenix, AZ

Q: What is Nader Sanai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nader Sanai is 1699899047. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2007.

Q: What is Nader Sanai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nader Sanai was last updated on January 6, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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 March 19, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2910 N 3RD AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85013(602) 406-3770(602) 406-6110 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 6, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Nader Sanai M.d. NPPES

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

NADER SANAI M.D. (NPI 1699899047) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (41842) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699899047

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207T00000X

Provider Legal NameNADER SANAICredential: M.D.

Location Address2910 N 3RD AVEPhoenix, AZ 85013-4434

Mailing Address2910 N 3rd AvePhoenix, AZ 85013-4434 · (602) 406-3770 · Fax (602) 406-6110

Phone(602) 406-3770

Fax(602) 406-6110

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated 2003

Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 6, 2021

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 6, 2021

✔ NPI 1699899047 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207T00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in AZ · 41842✔ Licensed in CA · A91727

Definition

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

2910 N 3RD AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85013

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid432911AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.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

Nader Sanai 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 ID4587715016

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090624000029

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 6

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.

Use of operating microscope 69990

An operating microscope is a device that magnifies small areas, allowing surgeons to see fine details clearly during procedures. It's often used for delicate operations like eye or nerve surgery, improving precision and outcomes.

40 services39 patients

Computer-assisted procedure inside brain 61781

A computer-assisted brain procedure uses advanced technology for precise navigation within the brain. A computer creates a 3D model of your brain to help the surgeon accurately target the area needing treatment, improving safety and effectiveness.

39 services38 patients

Removal of skull bone for removal of growth of upper brain 61510

This procedure, known as a craniotomy, involves removing a section of the skull to access the brain. It's performed to remove a growth in the upper brain. After the growth is removed, the bone is usually replaced. It's a common procedure for treating brain conditions.

30 services29 patients

Ultrasonic guidance during surgery 76998

Ultrasonic guidance during surgery is a technique that uses sound waves to create real-time images of the inside of your body. This helps the surgeon navigate and perform procedures more accurately, reducing the risk of complications. It's like a GPS for your body's internal structures.

29 services29 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.

14 services12 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85013 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

$127.71 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$69.24 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

95%481 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

87%108 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period

97%75 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

11%35 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

97%333 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

85%330 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

93%177 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

85%330 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

50%330 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 1% · 75 patients

1%75 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

37%330 patients

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.

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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