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DR. AKBER S SAIFULLAH M.D.
NPI 1780747782
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Palm Springs, CA

Active since December 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1100 N PALM CANYON DR, STE 211, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262(760) 323-1155(760) 325-8629 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Akber S Saifullah M.d. NPPES

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

DR. AKBER S SAIFULLAH M.D. (NPI 1780747782) is an individual nephrology provider in Palm Springs, California, licensed in California (A84682) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780747782
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. AKBER S SAIFULLAHCredential: M.D.
Location Address1100 N PALM CANYON DR, STE 211Palm Springs, CA 92262-4414
Mailing AddressPo Box 54130Los Angeles, CA 90054-0130 · (951) 687-3200 · Fax (951) 687-8923
Phone(760) 323-1155
Fax(760) 325-8629
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateDecember 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 2008
✔ NPI 1780747782 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 CA · A84682
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.
1100 N PALM CANYON DR, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Akber S Saifullah 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 ID7214939743
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240223000283
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 2

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.

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.
95 services35 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
28 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Covenant Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lubbock, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450040
Location3615 19th StreetLubbock, TX 79410 · Lubbock County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92262 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
$136.04 typical visit price
range $59.60 – $179.42
Typical copayment $34.01 (range $14.90 – $44.85)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$104.64 typical visit price
range $19.37 – $146.42
Typical copayment $26.16 (range $4.84 – $36.60)
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.

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.

MR. WILLIAM RALPH SCHMITT MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1100 N PALM CANYON DR, SUITE 107
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 322-3166
LISA MICHELE BARDEN D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1100 N PALM CANYON DR, SUITE 212
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 327-7900
SENSON INC
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
1100 N PALM CANYON DR, STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 778-5159
DON R. SCOTT MD. A MEDICAL CORPORATION
Dermatology
1100 N PALM CANYON DR, SUITE 108
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 325-2074
TOTAL HEALTH MEDICAL OF THE DESERT A MEDICAL CORPORATION
Internal Medicine
1100 N PALM CANYON DR, SUITE 205
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 778-1660
DR. LARA HASAN M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1100 N PALM CANYON DR, SUITE 212
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 327-7900
EDGAR J STANLEY MD
Family Medicine
1100 N PALM CANYON DR, SUITE 210
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 322-7900
LILIA MARGARITA PACINI M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1100 N PALM CANYON DR, SUITE 212
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 327-7900

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 Akber Saifullah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Akber Saifullah is 1780747782. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2006.

Where is Akber Saifullah located?

Akber Saifullah practices at 1100 N Palm Canyon Dr Ste 211, Palm Springs, CA 92262. The listed phone number is (760) 323-1155.

What is Akber Saifullah's specialty?

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

Is Akber Saifullah enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Akber Saifullah 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 Akber Saifullah accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Akber Saifullah 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 Akber Saifullah affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Akber Saifullah is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Akber Saifullah was last updated on July 10, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.