Michael Meier Safaee, MD

Neurological Surgery

Michael Meier Safaee is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(323) 442-5720Los Angeles, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Michael Meier Safaee, MD specializes in neurological surgery, serving patients in Los Angeles, CA in group practice. A University of California, Geffen School of Medicine graduate since 2014, he brings 12+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 261 Neurological Surgery providers in CASee all Neurological Surgery in Los Angeles12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 560dNPPES updated 2024-11-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1520 San Pablo St Ste 3800, Los Angeles, CA 90033-5328

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

114

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
46%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Osteoporosis
39%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

Anxiety Disorders
38%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Ischemic Heart Disease
36%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Chronic Kidney Disease
33%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.3k received from industry

22 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Michael Meier Safaee's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2014

    David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla

  2. Board certified · Nov 9, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 12 years in practice

    Established

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (Class of 2014)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 31309, Los Angeles, CA 90031-0309

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190201

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Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Michael Meier Safaee

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Meier Safaee for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Michael Meier Safaee

NPI records show Dr. Safaee as active with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (323) 442-5720.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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