Dr Elyas David Safar, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Duluth, MN

Dr Elyas David Safar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Duluth, Minnesota. He graduated from medical school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Mercy Clinic Nephrology, Llc and his current practice location is 400 E 3rd St, Duluth, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 786-8364.

Dr Elyas David Safar is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 77299) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1356305932.

Contact Information

Dr Elyas David Safar, MD
400 E 3rd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-1951
(218) 786-8364
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Elyas David Safar
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience27 Years
Location400 E 3rd St, Duluth, Minnesota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Elyas David Safar graduated from medical school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356305932
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/24/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254392699
  • Enrollment ID: I20101006001046

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Elyas David Safar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356305932NPI-NPPES
3339334MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 4724-320 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 77299 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Creve Coeur Dialysis CenterCreve coeur, MODialysis facility
Ellisville Dialysis CenterEllisville, MODialysis facility
Saint Louis West DialysisSaint louis, MODialysis facility
Bowles Avenue DialysisFenton, MODialysis facility
Mercy Hospital St LouisSaint louis, MOHospital
Mercy Hospital SouthSaint louis, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mercy Clinic Nephrology, Llc89213271158

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Elyas David Safar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMercy Clinic Nephrology, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194135632
PECOS PAC ID: 8921327115
Enrollment ID: O20150511001530

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Elyas David Safar is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Elyas David Safar, MD
400 E 3rd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-1951

Ph: (218) 786-8364
Dr Elyas David Safar, MD
400 E 3rd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-1951

Ph: (218) 786-8364

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