Howard Safran, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Providence, RI

Howard Safran, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Providence, Rhode Island. He went to Boston University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Rhode Island Hospital and his current practice location is 164 Summit Ave, Fain 3, Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 793-2920.

Howard Safran is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number MD08407) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1982616744.

Contact Information

Howard Safran, MD
164 Summit Ave, Fain 3,
Providence, RI 02906-2853
(401) 793-2920
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameHoward Safran
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience37 Years
Location164 Summit Ave, Providence, Rhode Island
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Howard Safran attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982616744
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183511520
  • Enrollment ID: I20040302000060

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Howard Safran such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982616744NPI-NPPES
7003853MedicaidRI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology MD08407 (Rhode Island)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Home & Hospice Care Of Rhode IslandProvidence, RIHospice
Rhode Island HospitalProvidence, RIHospital
The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RIHospital
Newport HospitalNewport, RIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rhode Island Hospital8921900044303

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Entity NameBrown Medicine
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689626764
PECOS PAC ID: 0446159776
Enrollment ID: O20040219000354

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Entity NameRhode Island Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396849782
PECOS PAC ID: 8921900044
Enrollment ID: O20050211000311

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Howard Safran, MD
Po Box 3915,
Boston, MA 02241-3915

Ph: (401) 444-2509
Howard Safran, MD
164 Summit Ave, Fain 3,
Providence, RI 02906-2853

Ph: (401) 793-2920

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Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 101 Dudley St, Providence, RI 02905
Phone: 401-274-1122    Fax: 401-453-7597
Martha Catherine Trimbur, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 245 Chapman St Ste 300, Providence, RI 02905
Phone: 401-444-4741    Fax: 401-444-4445
Karl Herman, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 164 Summit Ave, Fain Bldg., Providence, RI 02906
Phone: 401-793-4489    Fax: 401-793-4047
Muhammad Baig, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 164 Summit Ave, Fain Bldg, Providence, RI 02906
Phone: 401-793-4489    Fax: 401-793-4047
Dr. Peter Sidhom, DO
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 825 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 603-560-2276    
Dr. Kanhai Farrakhan, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-457-3336    Fax: 401-525-2349
Gary M Katzman, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 208 Collyer Street, Suite 100, Providence, RI 02904
Phone: 401-793-7191    Fax: 401-793-7200

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