Areo Saffarzadeh, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Areo Saffarzadeh, M.D. practices as part of a group thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist practice in Portland, OR. He graduated from University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine in 2015 and has 11+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data).
Older · 433dNPPES updated 2025-02-27 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better30.77%
Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+25.7 pts)
30.77% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
121
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
20
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
39
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$6.2k received from industry
36 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Areo Saffarzadeh's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2015
University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 26, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
11 years in practice
Established
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine (Class of 2015)
Mailing address
Po Box 3158, Portland, OR 97208-3158
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Areo Saffarzadeh
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Areo Saffarzadeh for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Portland required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Areo Saffarzadeh
Dr. Saffarzadeh is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Portland, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 215-2300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Areo Saffarzadeh
Practice Location
4805 Ne Glisan St Ste 11n, Portland, OR 97213-2933
Mailing Address
Po Box 3158, Portland, OR 97208-3158
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