HOWARD SAFRAN M.D.
NPI 1982616744
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Providence, RI

Active since August 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
164 SUMMIT AVE, FAIN 3, PROVIDENCE, RI 02906(401) 793-2920 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Howard Safran M.d. NPPES

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

HOWARD SAFRAN M.D. (NPI 1982616744) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD08407) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Anne's Hospital, and is a graduate of Boston University School Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982616744
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X
Provider Legal NameHOWARD SAFRANCredential: M.D.
Location Address164 SUMMIT AVE, FAIN 3Providence, RI 02906-2853
Mailing AddressPo Box 3915Boston, MA 02241-3915 · (401) 444-2509 · Fax (401) 444-2127
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBoston University School Of MedicineGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateAugust 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1982616744 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0003X
License Licensed in RI · MD08407
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
164 SUMMIT AVE, Providence, RI 02906

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid7003853RI
Medicare UPINE35777

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

Howard Safran 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 ID4183511520
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040302000060
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.

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.
378 services113 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.
147 services52 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.
78 services49 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.
30 services16 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 99443
This service involves a 21-30 minute phone conversation with a physician. It's a chance for you to discuss your health concerns, symptoms or treatment plans. It's similar to an in-person consultation, but conducted over the phone for your convenience and safety.
24 services19 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.
18 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Saint Anne's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Fall River, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number220020
Location795 Middle StreetFall River, MA 02721 · Bristol County
Emergency services

Newport Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newport, RI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number410006
Location11 Friendship StreetNewport, RI 02840 · Newport County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Rhode Island Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipTribal
CMS Certification Number410007
Location593 Eddy StreetProvidence, RI 02903 · Providence County
Emergency services

The Miriam Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number410012
Location164 Summit AvenueProvidence, RI 02906 · Providence County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02906 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
$177.03 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $44.25 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$103.10 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $25.77 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

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
1 supplier12 claims12 services$68.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$35.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg J8521
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier18 claims1,080 services$0.51 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier18 claims18 services$15.81 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 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
164 SUMMIT AVE, THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Internal Medicine
164 SUMMIT AVE, FAIN BLDG.
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
164 SUMMIT AVE, FAIN BLDG
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Social Worker (Clinical)
164 SUMMIT AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
164 SUMMIT AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Internal Medicine
164 SUMMIT AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Emergency Medicine
164 SUMMIT AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
164 SUMMIT AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906

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 Howard Safran's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Safran is 1982616744. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 12, 2006.

Where is Howard Safran located?

Howard Safran practices at 164 Summit Ave Fain 3, Providence, RI 02906. The listed phone number is (401) 793-2920.

What is Howard Safran's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.

Is Howard Safran enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Safran 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.

Is Howard Safran affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Howard Safran is affiliated with Saint Anne's Hospital, Newport Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Safran was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.