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FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in DALLAS, Texas. 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
946
Medicare Part D claims · 134 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$11.5K
26 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DALLAS, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 946 claims across 134 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $11.5K across 26 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH filed 946 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DALLAS, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH 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).

FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/04/2013

NPI 1972846285

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

946 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Texas

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease 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).

FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in DALLAS, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD, MPH. NPI: 1972846285. 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.

FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD, MPH credentials at 3410 WORTH ST STE 250, DALLAS, TX, 75246, with a listed phone of (214) 778-1684. NPI 1972846285 was issued on 04/04/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AL-SAFFAR 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 946 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 134 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $414K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count. 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

3410 WORTH ST STE 250
DALLAS, TX 75246

Provider Details

NPI 1972846285
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD, MPH
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/04/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH 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.

HEALTHTEXAS PROVIDER NETWORK
DALLAS, TX

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 FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$11.5K

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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 — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH. To verify FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 946 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

946
Total Claims
$414K
Total Drug Cost
134
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,253
Total Day Supply
66,349
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$380K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.04
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
115
Torsemide
68
Spironolactone
67
Metoprolol Succinate
54
Carvedilol
38
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
38
Atorvastatin Calcium
37
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
36
Furosemide
31
Warfarin Sodium
30

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH's 946 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AL-SAFFAR.

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH's specialty?
FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in DALLAS, Texas. Credentials: MD, MPH.
How much does FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH wrote 946 Medicare Part D claims totaling $414K in drug costs for 134 beneficiaries.
Where is FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH located?
FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH is located at 3410 WORTH ST STE 250, DALLAS, TX, 75246. Phone: (214) 778-1684.
What is FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH's NPI number?
FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972846285, issued on 04/04/2013.
Does FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $380K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Entresto, Torsemide, Spironolactone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH accept Medicare?
FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 946 Part D claims and 134 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH's credentials?
FARAH AL-SAFFAR, MD, MPH's NPI is 1972846285 with credentials MD, MPH. 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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