Muhammad Amir Rafiq, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Columbia, SC

Muhammad Amir Rafiq, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Columbia, South Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Carolina Kidney Specialists, Llc and his current practice location is 1655 Bernardin Ave Ste 200, Columbia, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (803) 256-1137.

Muhammad Amir Rafiq is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number TL30709) 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 1639337835.

Contact Information

Muhammad Amir Rafiq, MD
1655 Bernardin Ave Ste 200,
Columbia, SC 29204-2044
(803) 256-1137
(803) 256-1138

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMuhammad Amir Rafiq
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience26 Years
Location1655 Bernardin Ave Ste 200, Columbia, South Carolina
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:
  • Muhammad Amir Rafiq graduated from medical school in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639337835
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/26/2008
  • Last Update Date: 10/08/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850468968
  • Enrollment ID: I20080915000683

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Muhammad Amir Rafiq such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639337835NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology TL30709 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
North Main Kidney CenterColumbia, SCDialysis facility
Columbia Northeast Kidney CenterColumbia, SCDialysis facility
Central Columbia Kidney CenterColumbia, SCDialysis facility
Dentsville Kidney CenterColumbia, SCDialysis facility
Lexington Medical CenterWest columbia, SCHospital
Prisma Health Richland HospitalColumbia, SCHospital
Providence HealthColumbia, SCHospital
KershawhealthCamden, SCHospital
Prisma Health BaptistColumbia, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carolina Kidney Specialists, Llc25674625755

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. Muhammad Amir Rafiq allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCarolina Kidney Specialists, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952482903
PECOS PAC ID: 2567462575
Enrollment ID: O20061221000445

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. Muhammad Amir Rafiq 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
Muhammad Amir Rafiq, MD
1655 Bernardin Ave Ste 200,
Columbia, SC 29204-2044

Ph: (803) 256-1137
Muhammad Amir Rafiq, MD
1655 Bernardin Ave Ste 200,
Columbia, SC 29204-2044

Ph: (803) 256-1137

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