David L Rifken, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Northampton, MA

David L Rifken, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Northampton, Massachusetts. He went to State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Cd Practice Associates Inc and his current practice location is 30 Locust St, Northampton, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (413) 582-2101.

David L Rifken is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 60008) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1295796068.

Contact Information

David L Rifken, MD
30 Locust St,
Northampton, MA 01060-2052
(413) 582-2101
(413) 582-2949

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid L Rifken
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience41 Years
Location30 Locust St, Northampton, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • David L Rifken attended and graduated from State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295796068
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294715298
  • Enrollment ID: I20050713001075

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David L Rifken such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295796068NPI-NPPES
4707190OtherMACIGNA
2359411OtherMAAETNA
2024748MedicaidMA
000000006714OtherMABMC
060008OtherMATUFTS
J07934OtherMABCBS MA
240479OtherMAHARVARD PILGRIM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 60008 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,theNorthampton, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cd Practice Associates Inc2567359839304

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. David L Rifken allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCd Practice Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295787919
PECOS PAC ID: 2567359839
Enrollment ID: O20040302000290
Entity NameCooley Dickinson Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477596310
PECOS PAC ID: 8123090560
Enrollment ID: O20040806001098

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. David L Rifken is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
David L Rifken, MD
291 Moody St,
Ludlow, MA 01056-1246

Ph: (800) 688-6663
David L Rifken, MD
30 Locust St,
Northampton, MA 01060-2052

Ph: (413) 582-2101

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