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University of Utah Neuro Critical Care175 N Medical Dr E, Salt Lake City, UT 84132 map
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University of Utah Acuity Care Services175 N Medical Drive, U of U Neuro Critical Care, Salt Lake City, UT 84132 map
Dr. Safdar Ansari is a neurosurgeon in Salt Lake City. He provides surgical treatments for a range of conditions affecting the nervous system, such as epilepsy and Parkinson's disease.
University of Utah Neuro Critical Care
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Safdar A. Ansari is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(801) 587-8039
Address
175 N Medical Dr E, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-5901
Office Details
University of Utah Acuity Care Services
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Safdar Ansari graduated from Other in 2003.
Dr. Ansari has two offices in Utah where he specializes in Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.
Dr. Ansari works with eight doctors including Dr. Ishwara Sankara and Dr. Holly Ledyard.
Specialties
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Neurosurgery
As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Ansari is trained to perform highly technical surgeries to correct disorders of the central, autonomic or peripheral nervous systems. He may provide both invasive and minimally-invasive surgical treatment options, depending upon the patient's condition. Neurosurgeons may treat spinal disorders, traumatic brain injuries, tumors, Parkinson's disease, and more.
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Psychiatry
Psychiatrists are primary care physicians for the mind. Dr. Ansari works on treating the overall psychological well-being in patients, capable of detecting and managing the several kinds of psychological illness. These might include depressive disorders, eating disorders, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorders, for instance. Dr. Ansari offers solutions ranging from medication management plans to specific kinds of therapy.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 2003
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Utah
- Tooele Hospital Corporation
Languages Spoken
- English
Dr. Ansari's Medicare Fee‑for‑Service Data (2014)
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Ansari, but only those who participate in Medicare.
Overview
- Doctor participates in Medicare?: Yes
- Number of HCPCS Codes: 21
- Number of Services: 523
- Medical Suppress Indicator:
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Medical Services: 21
- Number of Medical Services: 523
- Number of Medicare Patients with Medical Services: 166
Medicare Patient Demographics
- Total Number of Medicare Patients: 166
- Average Age of Medicare Patients: 69
- Number of Patients Under Age 65: 39
- Number of Patients Age 65 to 74: 70
- Number of Patients Age 75 to 84: 44
- Number of Patients Over Age 84: 13
- Number of Female Patients : 73
- Number of Male Patients: 93
- Number of Non-Hispanic White Patients: 139
- Number of Black or African American Patients: 0
- Number of Asian Pacific Islander Patients: 0
- Number of Hispanic Patients: 0
- Number of American Indian/Alaska Native Patients: 11
- Number of Patients with Race Not Elsewhere Classified: 0
- Number of Patients with Medicare Only Entitlement: 119
- Number of Patients with Medicare & Medicaid Entitlement: 47
Medicare Patient Condition Demographics
- Percent of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: 20%
- Percent of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia: 15%
- Percent of Patients with Asthma: 10%
- Percent of Patients with Cancer: 12%
- Percent of Patients with Heart Failure: 22%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: 23%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 19%
- Percent of Patients with Depression: 46%
- Percent of Patients with Diabetes: 33%
- Percent of Patients with Hyperlipidemia: 57%
- Percent of Patients with Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): 75%
- Percent of Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: 45%
- Percent of Patients with Osteoporosis: 9%
- Percent of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis / Osteoarthritis: 39%
- Percent of Patients with Schizophrenia / Other Psychotic Disorders: 15%
- Percent of Patients with Stroke: 57%
Medicare Payments Data
- Total Submitted Charge Amount: $305,828.45
- Total Medicare Allowed Amount: $91,891.78
- Total Medicare Payment Amount: $71,650.51
- Total Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $72,217.52
- Total Medical Submitted Charge Amount: $305,828.45
- Total Medical Medicare Allowed Amount: $91,891.78
- Total Medical Medicare Payment Amount: $71,650.51
- Total Medical Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $72,217.52
Medicare Prescription Drug Data
- Drug Suppress Indicator: n/a
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Drug Services: 0
- Number of Drug Services: 0
- Number of Medicare Beneficiaries With Drug Services: 0
- Total Drug Submitted Charge Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Allowed Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Payment Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $0.00
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