Dr Joshua T Rifkind, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Locust Grove, GA

Dr Joshua T Rifkind, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Locust Grove, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Ironwood Physicians Pc and his current practice location is 4877 Bill Gardner Pkwy, Locust Grove, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (678) 399-7190.

Dr Joshua T Rifkind is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 98477) 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 1578656005.

Contact Information

Dr Joshua T Rifkind, MD
4877 Bill Gardner Pkwy,
Locust Grove, GA 30248-3644
(678) 399-7190
(678) 399-7192

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joshua T Rifkind
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience22 Years
Location4877 Bill Gardner Pkwy, Locust Grove, Georgia
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 Joshua T Rifkind graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578656005
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/08/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446399687
  • Enrollment ID: I20170727000397

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joshua T Rifkind such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578656005NPI-NPPES
274974MedicaidAZ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 54506 (Arizona)Secondary
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 98477 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Banner Boswell Medical CenterSun city, AZHospital
Banner Del E. Webb Medical CenterSun city west, AZHospital
Banner Thunderbird Medical CenterGlendale, AZHospital
Banner Estrella Medical CenterPhoenix, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ironwood Physicians Pc3577454842106

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 Joshua T Rifkind allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameIronwood Physicians Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740269299
PECOS PAC ID: 3577454842
Enrollment ID: O20040324000807

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 Joshua T Rifkind 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 Joshua T Rifkind, MD
1800 Howell Mill Rd Nw Ste 800,
Atlanta, GA 30318-0922

Ph: (404) 350-9853
Dr Joshua T Rifkind, MD
4877 Bill Gardner Pkwy,
Locust Grove, GA 30248-3644

Ph: (678) 399-7190

Reviews and Comments


Internal Medicine Doctors in Locust Grove, GA

Sateesh Prakash, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4865 Bill Gardner Pkwy, Locust Grove, GA 30248
Phone: 770-692-0100    
Dr. Johnny Jones Iii, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4865 Bill Gardner Pkwy, Locust Grove, GA 30248
Phone: 770-692-0100    
Katelyn Barclay, N.P
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4865 Bill Gardner Pkwy, Locust Grove, GA 30248
Phone: 770-692-0100    Fax: 770-692-6190

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