Helene Saffer, MD - Medicare Pathology in La Mesa, CA

Helene Saffer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in La Mesa, California. She graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. She is a member of the group practice Pacific Rim Pathology Medical Corporation, Analytic Pathology Medical Group Inc and her current practice location is 5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (619) 740-4492.

Helene Saffer is licensed to practice in California (license number A74066) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1164491353.

Contact Information

Helene Saffer, MD
5555 Grossmont Center Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942-3019
(619) 740-4492
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Physician's Profile

Full NameHelene Saffer
GenderFemale
SpecialityPathology
Experience32 Years
Location5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Helene Saffer graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164491353
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/08/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850566480
  • Enrollment ID: I20111209000694

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Helene Saffer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164491353NPI-NPPES
00A740660OtherCADHS PPIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZC0500XPathology - Cytopathology A74066 (California)Secondary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology A74066 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sharp Memorial HospitalSan diego, CAHospital
Sharp Chula Vista Medical CenterChula vista, CAHospital
Grossmont HospitalLa mesa, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pacific Rim Pathology Medical Corporation347644944818
Analytic Pathology Medical Group Inc610371427419

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. Helene Saffer allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePacific Rim Pathology Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922069087
PECOS PAC ID: 3476449448
Enrollment ID: O20040225001247
Entity NameAnalytic Pathology Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568431088
PECOS PAC ID: 6103714274
Enrollment ID: O20040309001228

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. Helene Saffer 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
Helene Saffer, MD
Po Box 2877,
La Mesa, CA 91943-2877

Ph: (619) 740-4492
Helene Saffer, MD
5555 Grossmont Center Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942-3019

Ph: (619) 740-4492

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