NAYAB RIFAT M.D. – NPI #1730533951
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

NAYAB RIFAT is a physician located in RICHLAND, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1730533951 to NAYAB RIFAT on April 14, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Nov 06, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for NAYAB RIFAT below.

NPI Profile for
NAYAB RIFAT

NPI Number
1730533951
Enumeration Date

(more than 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
NAYAB RIFAT
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
940 NORTHGATE DR
RICHLAND, WA 99352
Phone: (509) 942-2516 Fax: (509) 942-2527
2 Other location(s):
6431 Fannin St Ste Jjl3088
Houston, TX 77030-1501
Phone: (713) 500-7600
Fax: (713) 500-7619
888 Swift Blvd
Richland, WA 99352-3514
Phone: (509) 946-4611
Mailing address
550 GAGE BLVD STE 101
RICHLAND, WA 99352-9532
Phone: (509) 942-3627 Fax: (509) 627-2983
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 06, 2020

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 WA MD60968133
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 WA MD60968133

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
NAYAB RIFAT is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      888 SWIFT BLVD
      RICHLAND, WA 99352
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
      6411 FANNIN
      HOUSTON, TX 77030
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM
      1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
      HOUSTON, TX 77008
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • TRI-CITIES HOME HEALTH
      8819 WVICTORIA AVENUE, STE 110
      KENNEWICK, WA 99336

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