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DR. ELAM SAFI M.D.
NPI 1780646141
Internal Medicine in Ware, MA

Active since April 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83 SOUTH ST, SUITE 2, WARE, MA 01082(413) 967-5562 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 31, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Elam Safi M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ELAM SAFI M.D. (NPI 1780646141) is an individual internal medicine provider in Ware, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (156847) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baystate Wing Hospital, and is a graduate of George Washington University School Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780646141
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ELAM SAFICredential: M.D.
Location Address83 SOUTH ST, SUITE 2Ware, MA 01082-1660
Mailing Address83 South St, Suite 2Ware, MA 01082-1660 · (413) 967-5562
Phone(413) 967-5562
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSGeorge Washington University School Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 31, 2012
✔ NPI 1780646141 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 156847
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.
83 SOUTH ST, Ware, MA 01082
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid3183645MA
Medicare UPINA28943MA

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Elam Safi 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 ID4082663471
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050112000652
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Elam Safi reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Health-MD Urgent Care
21 mi
Urgent Care
1238 RIVERDALE ST
West Springfield, MA 01089
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285220590 (413) 504-3507

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 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.

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.
861 services222 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
498 services209 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.
157 services157 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.
98 services97 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.
42 services37 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
18 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Baystate Wing Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Palmer, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number220030
Location40 Wright StreetPalmer, MA 01069 · Hampden County
Emergency services

Baystate Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Springfield, MA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220077
Location759 Chestnut StreetSpringfield, MA 01199 · Hampden County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01082 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
$134.47 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $33.61 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
56%217 patients3/55-star benchmark: 96%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
66%533 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
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.
100%5,464 patients5/55-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.
77%2,746 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
36%53 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
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.
100%23 patients5/55-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.
37%708 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
89%376 patients4/55-star benchmark: 95%
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…
30%997 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
80%917 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
100%708 patients5/55-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…
37%708 patients2/55-star benchmark: 79%
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 7

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
6 suppliers25 claims65 services$6.60 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
4 suppliers11 claims11 services$39.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$21.33 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
3 suppliers33 claims33 services$59.70 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
6 suppliers27 claims4,440 services$0.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$11.88 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 8

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

MRS. SUIYIN KLEINBERG MD
Specialist
83 SOUTH ST, SUITE 5
WARE, MA 01082
Hampshire County (413) 967-0202
DR. RAMUNE GARNIENE M.D.
Pediatrics
83 SOUTH ST
WARE, MA 01082
Hampshire County (413) 967-2040
TAYLA LEOPOLD M.D.
Pediatrics
83 SOUTH ST
WARE, MA 01082
Hampshire County (413) 967-2040
JENNIFER JILL STARR CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
83 SOUTH ST, SUITE 112
WARE, MA 01082
Hampshire County (413) 967-2040
LISA A BEAUDRY CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
83 SOUTH ST
WARE, MA 01082
Hampshire County (413) 967-2655
CHRISTINE FABEL CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
83 SOUTH ST
WARE, MA 01082
Hampshire County (413) 967-2040
THORONAGE HN KANKANAM GAMAGE MD
Internal Medicine
83 SOUTH ST
WARE, MA 01082
Hampshire County (413) 967-2532
RODEGELIO C ESTRADA MD
Family Medicine (Adult Medicine)
83 SOUTH ST, STE 4
WARE, MA 01082
Hampshire County (413) 967-5588

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 Elam Safi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elam Safi is 1780646141. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2006.

Where is Elam Safi located?

Elam Safi practices at 83 South St Suite 2, Ware, MA 01082. The listed phone number is (413) 967-5562.

What is Elam Safi's specialty?

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

Is Elam Safi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elam 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 organization bills Medicare for Elam Safi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elam Safi reassigns Medicare benefits to Health-MD Urgent Care (West Springfield, MA). The 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 Elam Safi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Elam Safi accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Elam Safi 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 Elam Safi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Elam Safi is affiliated with Baystate Wing Hospital and Baystate Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elam Safi was last updated on December 31, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.