ZEKARIAS G. AREFAINE MD – NPI #1386515443
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

ZEKARIAS AREFAINE is a physician located in TACOMA, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386515443 to ZEKARIAS AREFAINE on September 13, 2025. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 24, 2026. 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 ZEKARIAS AREFAINE below.

NPI Profile for
ZEKARIAS G. AREFAINE

NPI Number
1386515443
Enumeration Date

(about 9 months ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ZEKARIAS G. AREFAINE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
917 PACIFIC AVE STE 600
TACOMA, WA 98402-4437
Phone: (206) 375-0034 Fax:
Mailing address
2443 PALMETTO ST APT 1
OAKLAND, CA 94602-2943
Phone: (341) 226-9615 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 24, 2026

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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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)
WA ML70044497

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

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