Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sara Safder, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Lakeland, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
2125 CRYSTAL GROVE DR, Lakeland, FL 33801
8636882334
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1154531887 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Safder from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Safder

Dr. Sara Safder is a radiation oncology specialist in Lakeland, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Safder performed 1,892 Medicare services across 1,869 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Safder is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ 1,892 Medicare services

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,892
Medicare services
Bottom 38% in FL for radiation oncology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,869
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~105 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 227 $65 $451
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 132 $64 $422
Chest X-ray, 1 view 126 $6 $39
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 109 $29 $202
Ct scan of chest with contrast 101 $42 $266
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 67 $8 $49
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 65 $53 $316
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 58 $55 $331
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 55 $63 $373
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 55 $61 $373
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 52 $86 $487
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 51 $70 $484
CT scan of chest, without contrast 48 $36 $240
Knee X-ray, 3 views 48 $8 $53
Mri scan of brain without contrast 47 $53 $314
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 36 $11 $69
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 34 $64 $398
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 30 $7 $44
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 29 $55 $331
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 29 $7 $51
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 29 $21 $125
Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast 27 $84 $486
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views 27 $11 $65
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 27 $7 $43
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 26 $7 $47
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 26 $45 $301
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 25 $7 $41
Chest X-ray, 2 views 24 $7 $46
X-ray of hand, 2 views 24 $11 $65
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 22 $7 $68
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast 22 $76 $483
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 21 $5 $39
Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast 20 $82 $532
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 19 $37 $240
Mri scan of middle spinal canal before and after contrast 19 $85 $530
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 19 $6 $36
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 17 $8 $47
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 14 $10 $68
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 13 $7 $40
X-ray of foot, 2 views 13 $9 $58
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 13 $7 $39
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 12 $34 $240
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 12 $20 $124
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 11 $8 $48
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 11 $24 $149
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
81
Per 100K population
10.6
County median income
$63,644
Nearest hospital
LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
4.3 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Safder is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 18 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Safder experienced with ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Safder performed 227 ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
How do Dr. Safder's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Lakeland?
Dr. Safder's average Medicare payment per service is $40. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Safder) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →