Dr Aref Rifai, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Pensacola, FL

Dr Aref Rifai, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Pensacola, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Retina Center Of Pensacola Pa and his current practice location is 1549 Airport Blvd, Suite 410, Pensacola, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (850) 607-6841.

Dr Aref Rifai is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME71132) 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 1265428270.

Contact Information

Dr Aref Rifai, MD
1549 Airport Blvd, Suite 410,
Pensacola, FL 32504-8633
(850) 607-6841
(850) 637-1054

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Aref Rifai
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience35 Years
Location1549 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, Florida
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:
  • Dr Aref Rifai graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265428270
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/05/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486637808
  • Enrollment ID: I20100225000627

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Aref Rifai such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265428270NPI-NPPES
250657200MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 71132 (Florida)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist ME71132 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sacred Heart HospitalPensacola, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Retina Center Of Pensacola Pa25676993743

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. Dr Aref Rifai allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRetina Center Of Pensacola Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760810329
PECOS PAC ID: 2567699374
Enrollment ID: O20131223001481

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. Dr Aref Rifai 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
Dr Aref Rifai, MD
1549 Airport Blvd, Suite 410,
Pensacola, FL 32504-8633

Ph: (850) 607-6841
Dr Aref Rifai, MD
1549 Airport Blvd, Suite 410,
Pensacola, FL 32504-8633

Ph: (850) 607-6841

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