Physician Profile
Murtaza Saifee, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Saifee
Murtaza Saifee, MD practices ophthalmology in San Francisco, CA. Murtaza is a 2017 graduate of Baylor College of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Murtaza cared for 1,317 Medicare patients across 1,778 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and imaging of retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225569940.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (415) 476-1239
- Email not available
Practice Locations
490 ILLINOIS ST
San Francisco, CA 94158
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,778 services · 1,317 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
38 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
54 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
241 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
190 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
189 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
161 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
130 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
89 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
87 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in San Francisco 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2017 at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Saifee specialize in?
Dr. Saifee is an eye doctor in San Francisco, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Saifee located?
Dr. Saifee is listed at 490 Illinois St, San Francisco, CA 94158. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Saifee's phone number?
The number on file is (415) 476-1239. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Saifee's NPI number?
Dr. Saifee's National Provider Identifier is 1225569940. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Saifee go to medical school?
Dr. Saifee attended Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Saifee been practicing?
Dr. Saifee has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Saifee do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Saifee performs procedures including laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Saifee confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Saifee. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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