Iole Ribizzi-akhtar, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Providence, RI

Iole Ribizzi-akhtar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Providence, Rhode Island. She graduated from medical school in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. She is a member of the group practice Rhode Island Hospital and her current practice location is 164 Summit Ave, Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 793-7151.

Iole Ribizzi-akhtar is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number MD12488) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1386799260.

Contact Information

Iole Ribizzi-akhtar, MD
164 Summit Ave,
Providence, RI 02906-2853
(401) 793-7151
(401) 793-7603

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Physician's Profile

Full NameIole Ribizzi-akhtar
GenderFemale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience30 Years
Location164 Summit Ave, Providence, Rhode Island
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Iole Ribizzi-akhtar graduated from medical school in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386799260
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/24/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/24/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638268519
  • Enrollment ID: I20071129000432

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Iole Ribizzi-akhtar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386799260NPI-NPPES
IR69193MedicaidRI
007059742OtherRIMEDICARE PTAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 221453 (Massachusetts)Secondary
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology MD12488 (Rhode Island)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rhode Island HospitalProvidence, RIHospital
The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RIHospital
Kent County Memorial HospitalWarwick, RIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rhode Island Hospital8921900044307

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. Iole Ribizzi-akhtar allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameRhode Island Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396849782
PECOS PAC ID: 8921900044
Enrollment ID: O20050211000311

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. Iole Ribizzi-akhtar 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
Iole Ribizzi-akhtar, MD
164 Summit Ave,
Providence, RI 02906-2853

Ph: (401) 793-7151
Iole Ribizzi-akhtar, MD
164 Summit Ave,
Providence, RI 02906-2853

Ph: (401) 793-7151

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