Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Fadi Safi, M.D.

Critical Care Medicine · Toledo, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2100 W CENTRAL AVE STE 200, Toledo, OH 43606
5674201600
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1649436429 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Safi

Dr. Fadi Safi is a critical care medicine specialist in Toledo, OH, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Safi performed 749 Medicare services across 520 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Safi received a total of $1,483 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 51 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care 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. Safi is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 30% volume in OH $1,483 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
749
Medicare services
Top 30% in OH for critical care medicine
520
Unique beneficiaries
$94
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~44 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
Critical care, first 30-74 min
Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient.
193 $162 $687
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
173 $92 $248
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
120 $62 $165
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
40 $82 $272
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less.
35 $62 $176
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
34 $99 $286
Pulmonary gas exchange test
A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases.
30 $12 $38
Lung volume test using sensors
A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors.
28 $14 $44
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
28 $127 $477
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
20 $49 $191
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter
A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin.
18 $60 $539
Spirometry test before and after medication
A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication.
16 $8 $26
Initial hospital admission, low complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
14 $66 $249
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.
2.4% high complexity
0.0% medium
97.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,483
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $212/year across 7 years
Top 41% in OH for critical care medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
51
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
$1,483 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$320
2023
$399
2022
$32
2021
$230
2020
$93
2019
$177
2018
$232

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$184
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$33
Grifols USA, LLC
$29
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$23
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
PFIZER INC.
$16
Amgen Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 77.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$402
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$184
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$148
Pulmonx Corporation
$125
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$114
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$107
PFIZER INC.
$70
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$67
Grifols USA, LLC
$55
Insmed, Inc.
$52
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$48
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$47
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$15
Amgen Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 49.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · Adempas · Arikayce · CHANTIX · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIQUIS · FASENRA · GIAPREZA · GLASSIA · OFEV · Prolastin-C Liquid · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · UPTRAVI · ZEPHYR DELIVERY CATHETER
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.

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Geographic Context

Critical care medicines within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
4.0
County median income
$60,095
Nearest hospital
PROMEDICA TOLEDO HOSPITAL
0.0 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Safi is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Safi experienced with critical care, first 30-74 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Safi performed 193 critical care, first 30-74 min 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. Safi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Safi received a total of $1,483 from 16 companies across 51 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. Safi's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Toledo?
Dr. Safi's average Medicare payment per service is $94. 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. Safi) 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 →
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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →