Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Elham Safaie, M.D.,

Nuclear Medicine · Greenlawn, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
5 CUBA HILL RD, Greenlawn, NY 11740
6174076584
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1932336492 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Safaie 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. Safaie

Dr. Elham Safaie is a nuclear medicine specialist in Greenlawn, NY, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Safaie performed 1,399 Medicare services across 1,390 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Safaie received a total of $118 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nuclear medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Safaie is Very 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.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ Top 32% volume in NY $118 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,399
Medicare services
Top 32% in NY for nuclear medicine
1,390
Unique beneficiaries
$137
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~87 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
Screening mammography
An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease.
 351 $41 $257
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)
A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities.
 342 $33 $140
Complete breast ultrasound, 1 breast
A complete ultrasound examination of one breast to visualize internal structures.
 270 $39 $321
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries 88 $90 $116
Bone density scan (DEXA)
A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures.
 78 $45 $400
Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT
A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan.
 69 $1,448 $4,560
Digital breast tomosynthesis (3D mammogram)
A specialized imaging test that creates three-dimensional pictures of the breast tissue to help detect abnormalities.
 51 $26 $138
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast
An X-ray examination of one breast to evaluate specific breast symptoms or abnormalities.
 31 $33 $247
Whole body nuclear medicine scan with CT
A combined imaging procedure using nuclear medicine and CT scans to visualize the entire body.
 25 $1,517 $5,000
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts 23 $38 $313
SPECT/CT scan, single area
A nuclear medicine imaging study that combines single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) with a concurrent CT scan to create detailed images of a single body area.
 19 $56 $500
Limited ultrasound of 1 breast
A focused ultrasound examination of a single breast to evaluate specific areas of concern.
 14 $30 $158
Lymphatic system nuclear medicine study
A nuclear medicine imaging test used to evaluate the structure and function of the lymphatic system.
 14 $50 $248
Lung ventilation and perfusion scan
A nuclear medicine test that uses radioactive tracers to evaluate both air flow (ventilation) and blood flow (perfusion) in the lungs.
 13 $24 $300
Nuclear stress test of heart muscle
A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera.
 11 $67 $600
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.
0.9% high complexity
30.2% medium
68.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$118
Total received (2024-2024)
Bottom 31% in NY for nuclear medicine
1
Company
1
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$118 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$118

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$118
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
POSLUMA
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $8 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Nuclear medicines within 10 mi
20
Per 100K population
1.3
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
NS/LIJ HS HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
3.5 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

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

Summary

Dr. Safaie is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. Safaie experienced with screening mammography?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Safaie performed 351 screening mammography 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.
Does Dr. Safaie receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Safaie received a total of $118 from 1 company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Safaie's costs compare to other nuclear medicines in Greenlawn?
Dr. Safaie's average Medicare payment per service is $137. 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 Very High for Dr. Safaie) 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 ↗, Open Payments ↗, 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 →