Rafiul Sameer Islam, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Lubbock, TX

Rafiul Sameer Islam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Lubbock, Texas. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Lubbock Gastroenterology And Liver Associates Pllc and his current practice location is 4505 82nd St Ste 5, Lubbock, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 696-4440.

Rafiul Sameer Islam is licensed to practice in Texas (license number N7811) 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 1043473820.

Contact Information

Rafiul Sameer Islam, MD
4505 82nd St Ste 5,
Lubbock, TX 79424-3219
(806) 696-4440
(806) 696-4441

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRafiul Sameer Islam
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience16 Years
Location4505 82nd St Ste 5, Lubbock, Texas
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:
  • Rafiul Sameer Islam attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043473820
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/02/2008
  • Last Update Date: 01/14/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698953495
  • Enrollment ID: I20110816000813

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rafiul Sameer Islam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043473820NPI-NPPES
670489MedicaidAZ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology N7811 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TXHospital
University Medical CenterLubbock, TXHospital
Lubbock Heart Hospital LpLubbock, TXHospital
Medical Arts HospitalLamesa, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lubbock Gastroenterology And Liver Associates Pllc09416309667

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. Rafiul Sameer Islam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLubbock Gastroenterology & Liver Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356979397
PECOS PAC ID: 0941630966
Enrollment ID: O20200415001281

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. Rafiul Sameer Islam 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
Rafiul Sameer Islam, MD
4505 82nd St Ste 5,
Lubbock, TX 79424-3219

Ph: (806) 696-4440
Rafiul Sameer Islam, MD
4505 82nd St Ste 5,
Lubbock, TX 79424-3219

Ph: (806) 696-4440

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