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Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

395 N Silverbell Road Suite 265
Tucson, AZ 85745

(520) 724-0559

Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD is a gastroenterologist in Tucson, AZ specializing in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD is affiliated with IRONWOOD GASTROENTEROLOGY PLLC and TUCSON PHYSICIAN GROUP HOLDINGS LLC.

Office Locations

395 N Silverbell Road Suite 265
Tucson, AZ 85745

(520) 724-0559

(520) 220-5115

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD performed more diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

flexible sigmoidoscopy with biopsy

In 2023, Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD had a list price for flexible sigmoidoscopy with biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Arizona. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopy

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

removal of lesion

By Affordability:

balloon dilation

diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy

diagnostic sigmoidoscopy

flexible sigmoidoscopy

sigmoidoscopy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Arizona, Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD performed more colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for balloon dilation, diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy, diagnostic sigmoidoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tucson, AZ during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	26
catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	412
doctor visit	720
gastrointestinal procedures	566
hospital care	208
inpatient care	208
minimally invasive procedures	566
preventive care	80
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	398

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tucson, AZ during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	17
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	359
doctor visit	634
gastrointestinal procedures	484
hospital care	148
inpatient care	148
minimally invasive procedures	484
preventive care	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	359

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	0
Hispanic	202
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	55
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tucson, AZ during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	16
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	332
doctor visit	635
gastrointestinal procedures	463
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
minimally invasive procedures	463
preventive care	78
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	332

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	19
Hispanic	183
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	62
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tucson, AZ during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	270
doctor visit	451
gastrointestinal procedures	361
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
minimally invasive procedures	361
preventive care	59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	270

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	456
Female	554

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	610
Black	0
Hispanic	314
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	464
From 75 to 84	256
85 and over	136
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tucson, AZ during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	439
doctor visit	631
gastrointestinal procedures	611
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83
minimally invasive procedures	611
preventive care	105
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	439

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	463
Black	16
Hispanic	143
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	342
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	60
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tucson, AZ during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	50
diagnostic procedures	540
doctor visit	747
esophageal dilation	50
gastrointestinal procedures	749
hospital care	75
injections	13
inpatient care	75
minimally invasive procedures	761
preventive care	83
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	540

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	506
Black	14
Hispanic	175
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	394
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	62
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tucson, AZ during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	63
diagnostic procedures	507
doctor visit	842
esophageal dilation	63
gastrointestinal procedures	752
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	752
preventive care	114
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	507

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	379
Female	459

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	559
Black	21
Hispanic	184
Asian	13
Other	17
Native American	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	449
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	75
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tucson, AZ during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	41
diagnostic procedures	522
doctor visit	841
esophageal dilation	41
gastrointestinal procedures	766
hospital care	40
injections	15
inpatient care	40
minimally invasive procedures	781
preventive care	108
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	522

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	374
Female	484

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	590
Black	21
Hispanic	169
Asian	19
Other	20
Native American	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	427
From 75 to 84	271
85 and over	74
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tucson, AZ during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	23
diagnostic procedures	352
doctor visit	702
esophageal dilation	23
gastrointestinal procedures	506
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81
minimally invasive procedures	506
preventive care	59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	352

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	463
Black	0
Hispanic	128
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	63
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tucson, AZ during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	26
diagnostic procedures	437
doctor visit	751
esophageal dilation	26
gastrointestinal procedures	621
hospital care	126
inpatient care	126
minimally invasive procedures	621
preventive care	76
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	421

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	353

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	0
Hispanic	115
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	67
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tucson, AZ during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	32
diagnostic procedures	460
doctor visit	807
esophageal dilation	32
gastrointestinal procedures	667
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81
minimally invasive procedures	683
preventive care	103
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	439

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	393

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	576
Black	0
Hispanic	97
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	281
85 and over	63
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Tucson, AZ were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

anastomosis	19
balloon dilation	39
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	420
doctor visit	705
esophageal dilation	39
gastrointestinal procedures	595
hospital care	96
injections	14
inpatient care	96
minimally invasive procedures	599
preventive care	85
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	416

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	449
Hispanic	155
Native American / Alaskan Native	24
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	199
85 and over	65
Less than 65	77
65 to 74	320

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	12
Dementia	9

Education & Training

He has a state license in Arizona.

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

IRONWOOD GASTROENTEROLOGY PLLC

TUCSON PHYSICIAN GROUP HOLDINGS LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD has an average of 2.33 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tucson, AZ.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,015 Humira $609	Mavyret $188	Creon $72	Viekira $24	Technivie $20	Other $103
AbbVie Inc.	$885 Skyrizi $350	Mavyret $211	Humira $138	Creon $69	LINZESS $60	Other $58
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$348 AMITIZA $138	GATTEX $73	MOTEGRITY $72	ENTYVIO $52	Dexilant $13
Pfizer Inc.	$332 XELJANZ $194	PAXLOVID $76	VELSIPITY $43	COMIRNATY $18
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$271 STELARA $247	SIMPONI $23
Other	$2,813 LINZESS $357	ZENPEP $195	XIFAXAN $184	Ocaliva $177	ZEPATIER $164	Other $1,737

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,642
Education	$21

Research Payments

Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD has received 22 research payments totaling $26,665.

Biography

Dr. Rizwan Safdar is a medical specialist in adult gastroenterology. His patients gave him an average rating of 2.5 stars (out of 5).

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rizwan Safdar, MD From 2012 - 2022

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