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DR. JOHN PAUL SAFRANEK M..D.
NPI 1801962014
Emergency Medicine in Columbus, NE

Active since November 28, 2006PECOS Enrolled
66.03/100
CMS Quality Rating
4600 38TH ST, COLUMBUS, NE 68601(402) 564-7118(402) 562-3376 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. John Paul Safranek M..d. NPPES

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

DR. JOHN PAUL SAFRANEK M..D. (NPI 1801962014) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Columbus, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (17979) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801962014
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN PAUL SAFRANEKCredential: M..D.
Location Address4600 38TH STColumbus, NE 68601-1664
Mailing Address3508 Poppleton AveOmaha, NE 68105-1941 · (402) 345-8584
Phone(402) 564-7118
Fax(402) 562-3376
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 2016
✔ NPI 1801962014 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NE · 17979✔ Licensed in IA · 27202
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
4600 38TH ST, Columbus, NE 68601
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare UPINE10496NE
Other240447NE · Coventry
Other7464NE · Bcbs Ne
Other7842NE · Midlands Choice
Other930033019NE · Rr

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Medica, Oscar Insurance Company.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 (PECOS)

Dr. John Paul Safranek M..d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
51 services49 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
18 services18 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
18 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 68601 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
$81.20 typical visit price
range $52.69 – $160.21
Typical copayment $20.30 (range $13.17 – $40.05)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.55 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $131.25
Typical copayment $23.38 (range $4.22 – $32.81)
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.

66.03/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality96.46
Promoting Interoperability0
Improvement Activities40
Cost73.66

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. DAVID M STUART RRT,NPS
Respiratory Therapist, Registered
4600 38TH ST
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 562-3172
DANIELLE TAYLOR BAKER PA-C
Physician Assistant
4600 38TH ST
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 564-7118
JULIE VANCE MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC
Clinical Nurse Specialist
4600 38TH ST
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 564-7118
TIMOTHY THOMAS PIEPER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4600 38TH ST
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 564-7118
MS. SHELLEY SASHA NIELSEN
Physical Therapy Assistant
4600 38TH ST
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 562-3333
MS. TRISHA J GUNDERSON OTD, OTR-L
Occupational Therapist
4600 38TH ST, COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 562-3341
MRS. ALICIA KAY MIZNER M.D.
Internal Medicine
4600 38TH ST
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 562-4442
MARK STEVEN HOWERTER M.D.
Emergency Medicine
4600 38TH ST
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 564-7118

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 John Safranek's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Safranek is 1801962014. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 28, 2006.

Where is John Safranek located?

John Safranek practices at 4600 38th St, Columbus, NE 68601. The listed phone number is (402) 564-7118.

What is John Safranek's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is John Safranek enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Safranek is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does John Safranek accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Medica and Oscar Insurance Company list John Safranek 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Safranek was last updated on September 14, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.