# Hazim J. Safi, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/hazim-safi-md-1609814169
NPI: 1609814169
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Hazim J. Safi, MD is a thoracic surgery based in Houston, TX practicing at Specialty Associates Of West Houston Pllc with NPI 1609814169.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Thoracic Surgery
- Secondary specialties: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Graduation year: 1970
- NPI: 1609814169 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1609814169))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Specialty Associates Of West Houston Pllc
- Address: 1200 Binz St, Houston, TX, 770046900
- Phone: (281) 970-6500
- Group practice size: 128 members

## Insurance accepted (9 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Texas](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-texas) — 43 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 19 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 11 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 7 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 6 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Hazim J. Safi, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1609814169).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 10 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $319.

Largest disclosed payer: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation ($274 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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