ALTAF A. GIRACH MD – NPI #1801982491
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ALTAF GIRACH is a physician located in CUMBERLAND, RI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1801982491 to ALTAF GIRACH on October 04, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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 Aug 06, 2025. 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 ALTAF GIRACH below.

NPI Profile for
ALTAF A. GIRACH

NPI Number
1801982491
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALTAF A. GIRACH
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2138 MENDON RD
SUITE 101A
CUMBERLAND, RI 02864
Phone: (401) 333-8500 Fax: (401) 333-2191
1 Other location(s):
20 Cumberland Hill Rd
Woonsocket, RI 02895-4883
Phone: (401) 488-4003
Fax: (401) 488-4474
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 06, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ALTAF GIRACH

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidRI9023275
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)		 RI MD10508
207RG0300X
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine		 RI MD10508

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
ALTAF GIRACH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LANDMARK MEDICAL CENTER
      115 CASS AVENUE
      WOONSOCKET, RI 02895
    • OUR LADY OF FATIMA HOSPITAL
      200 HIGH SERVICE AVENUE
      NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI 02904
    • THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL
      164 SUMMIT AVENUE
      PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH CARE
      300 CENTERVILLE ROAD, SUITE 202 EAST
      WARWICK, RI 02886
  • NURSING HOME
    • FRIENDLY HOME INC THE
      303 RHODES AVENUE
      WOONSOCKET, RI 02895
    • HOLIDAY RETIREMENT HOME INC
      30 SAYLES HILL ROAD
      MANVILLE, RI 02838
    • ST ANTOINE RESIDENCE
      10 RHODES AVENUE
      NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 02896
    • TRINITY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
      4 ST JOSEPH STREET
      WOONSOCKET, RI 02895
  • HOSPICE
    • BEACON HOSPICE, AN AMEDISYS COMPANY
      1 CATAMORE BOULEVARD
      EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 02914
    • CONTINUUM CARE HOSPICE
      1350 DIVISION ROAD SUITE 205
      WEST WARWICK, RI 02893
    • HOPEHEALTH HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE
      1085 NORTH MAIN STREET
      PROVIDENCE, RI 02904

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