NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1598894172 MD
Verify on CMS → Terra Safer, MD
Pediatrics Physician in Newport Beach, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 80,576 in Pediatrics Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 380 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Terra Safer, MD filed 2,832 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in Newport Beach, California, prescribing 89% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥88th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1598894172 · Pediatrics Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1598894172
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MEGA 81K Pediatrics Physician
- RX-MID 2,832
- BOOK-MID 9,954 in California
- PHOTO-ENUM Peter Zang · 2007
Terra Safer, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,832 ≥ 88th percentile 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Terra Safer, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Terra Safer, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatrics Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,832 272% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pediatrics Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1598894172 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatrics Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/02/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Terra Safer, MD 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.
Hoag Clinic
Newport Beach, 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).
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 Terra Safer, MD. To verify Terra Safer, MD'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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Terra Safer, MD - brand share 10.0%
Pediatrics Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,832 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.
2,832
Total Claims
$211K
Total Drug Cost
380
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,643
- Total Day Supply
- 193,685
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $145K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $65K
- Opioid Claims
- 90 (3.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 90
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.02
- Gender Split
- 78% female / 22% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 183, 75-84: 142, 85+: 43
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Terra Safer, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
173 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
154 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
146 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
107 claims
- Alendronate Sodium
Alendronate Sodium
87 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
82 claims
- Famotidine 69
Famotidine
69 claims
- Lisinopril 68
Lisinopril
68 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 173 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 154 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 146 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 107 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 87 |
| Gabapentin | 82 |
| Famotidine | 69 |
| Lisinopril | 68 |
| Losartan Potassium | 62 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 58 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatrics Physician Overview
How Terra Safer, MD fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.
80,576
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider
Terra Safer, MD's 2,832 claims are above the specialty average of 762.
Nationwide Pediatrics Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Safer, both outside California so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Safer.
One of 9,954 Pediatrics Physician providers enrolled in California, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Subha Aahlad
M.D.
Foster City, CA
Dr. Rebecca Aaronson
MD
Panorama City, CA
Dr. Gregorio Abad-Santos
M.D.
Long Beach, CA
Dr. Michelle Abajian
MD
La Canada, CA
Dr. Joseph Abapo
MD
Riverside, CA
Compare Pediatrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terra Safer, MD's specialty? ▼
Terra Safer, MD specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in Newport Beach, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does Terra Safer, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Terra Safer, MD wrote 2,832 Medicare Part D claims totaling $211K in drug costs for 380 beneficiaries.
Where is Terra Safer, MD located? ▼
Terra Safer, MD is located at 510 SUPERIOR AVE STE 200B, Newport Beach, CA, 92663. Phone: (949) 791-3001.
What is Terra Safer, MD's NPI number? ▼
Terra Safer, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598894172, issued on 03/02/2007.
Does Terra Safer, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Terra Safer, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $145K in brand drug costs.
Does Terra Safer, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Terra Safer, MD had 90 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 80,576 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Terra Safer, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Terra Safer, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Terra Safer, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Terra Safer, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,832 Part D claims and 380 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Terra Safer, MD's credentials? ▼
Terra Safer, MD's NPI is 1598894172 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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