2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1245223726 M.D.
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CRAIG SAFFER, M.D.

Obstetrics Physician in SAN DIEGO, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
29
Medicare Part D claims · Obstetrics Physician avg: 319
Industry payments
$601.97
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CRAIG SAFFER, M.D. is a Obstetrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAN DIEGO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 29 claims . Industry payments of $601.97 across 17 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CRAIG SAFFER, M.D. filed 29 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN DIEGO, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CRAIG SAFFER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CRAIG SAFFER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2005

NPI 1245223726

Primary specialty

Obstetrics Physician

Niche

1,402 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

29 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 319

Specialty distribution in California

How Obstetrics Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Obstetrics Physician share within California

1. Obstetrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obstetrics Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Obstetrics Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CRAIG SAFFER, M.D. is a Obstetrics Physician provider practicing in SAN DIEGO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1245223726. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CRAIG SAFFER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7695 CARDINAL CT, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92123, with a listed phone of (858) 277-9378. NPI 1245223726 was issued on 08/30/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAFFER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 29 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Obstetrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,402 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 319 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

7695 CARDINAL CT
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

Provider Details

NPI 1245223726
Specialty Obstetrics Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/30/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CRAIG SAFFER, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

WEST COAST OB/GYN, INC.
SAN DIEGO, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CRAIG SAFFER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$602

Largest payer

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CRAIG SAFFER, M.D.. To verify CRAIG SAFFER, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

29
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
46
Total Day Supply
1,258
Generic Drug Cost
$858

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.81

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Progesterone
"Progesterone
N/A

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Obstetrics Physician Overview

How CRAIG SAFFER, M.D. fits within the Obstetrics Physician landscape nationally.

1,402
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider

CRAIG SAFFER, M.D.'s 29 claims are below the specialty average of 319.

Nearby Obstetrics Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SAFFER.

Compare Obstetrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRAIG SAFFER, M.D.'s specialty?
CRAIG SAFFER, M.D. specializes in Obstetrics Physician and practices in SAN DIEGO, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CRAIG SAFFER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRAIG SAFFER, M.D. wrote 29 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is CRAIG SAFFER, M.D. located?
CRAIG SAFFER, M.D. is located at 7695 CARDINAL CT, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92123. Phone: (858) 277-9378.
What is CRAIG SAFFER, M.D.'s NPI number?
CRAIG SAFFER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245223726, issued on 08/30/2005.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,402 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CRAIG SAFFER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CRAIG SAFFER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Progesterone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CRAIG SAFFER, M.D. accept Medicare?
CRAIG SAFFER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 29 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRAIG SAFFER, M.D.'s credentials?
CRAIG SAFFER, M.D.'s NPI is 1245223726 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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