Dr Sami F Rifat, MD - Medicare Sports Medicine in Garfield Heights, OH

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Dr Sami F Rifat, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine - Sports Medicine" physician in Garfield Heights, Ohio. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Sports Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Cleveland Clinic Foundation and his current practice location is 5555 Transportation Blvd, Garfield Heights, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (216) 518-3479.

Dr Sami F Rifat is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35.064924) 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 1710962121.

Contact Information

Dr Sami F Rifat, MD
5555 Transportation Blvd,
Garfield Heights, OH 44125-5371
(216) 518-3479
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Sami F Rifat
GenderMale
SpecialitySports Medicine
Experience34 Years
Location5555 Transportation Blvd, Garfield Heights, Ohio
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 Sami F Rifat graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710962121
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/30/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678535291
  • Enrollment ID: I20220225002275

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sami F Rifat such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710962121NPI-NPPES
3350693MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207QS0010XFamily Medicine - Sports Medicine 4301056808 (Michigan)Secondary
207QS0010XFamily Medicine - Sports Medicine 35.064924 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cleveland Clinic Foundation18502035555680

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 Sami F Rifat allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679525919
PECOS PAC ID: 1850203555
Enrollment ID: O20031103000049

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 Sami F Rifat 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 Sami F Rifat, MD
5555 Transportation Blvd,
Garfield Heights, OH 44125-5371

Ph: (216) 518-3479		Dr Sami F Rifat, MD
5555 Transportation Blvd,
Garfield Heights, OH 44125-5371

Ph: (216) 518-3479

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