MAHMOUD AL RIFAI M.D. – NPI #1922456219
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

MAHMOUD AL RIFAI is a physician located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1922456219 to MAHMOUD AL RIFAI on May 27, 2016. 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 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Sep 16, 2023. 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 MAHMOUD AL RIFAI below.

NPI Profile for
MAHMOUD AL RIFAI

NPI Number
1922456219
Enumeration Date

(more than 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MAHMOUD AL RIFAI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
6550 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030-2717
Phone: (713) 790-3311 Fax:
Mailing address
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1901
HOUSTON, TX 77030-2719
Phone: (347) 471-7060 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 16, 2023

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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
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 TX U2766
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 KS 94-08968

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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