Bashar Safar, MD
Bashar Safar is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Baltimore, MD with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Bashar Safar, MD practices as part of a group colon & rectal surgery specialist practice in Baltimore, MD. He has been practicing since 2008 — over 29 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.47/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
600 N Wolfe St Rm 634, Baltimore, MD 21287-0005
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 70% of doctors in Maryland on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202384.47/100
Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)
Better than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in MarylandHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
128
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
12
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
28
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $20k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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 (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$286 received from industry
6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Bashar Safar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 5, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Taxonomy: 208C00000X
Mailing address
9910 Franklin Square Dr Ste 2110, Baltimore, MD 21236-4902
Differs from practice location
Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Bashar Safar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Bashar Safar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Baltimore 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 Bashar Safar
NPI records show Dr. Safar as active with telehealth listed in Baltimore, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (410) 955-7323.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Bashar Safar
Practice Location
600 N Wolfe St Rm 634, Baltimore, MD 21287-0005
Mailing Address
9910 Franklin Square Dr Ste 2110, Baltimore, MD 21236-4902
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