RIFFAT MERAJ MD – NPI #1396991014
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

RIFFAT MERAJ is a physician located in ANAHEIM, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1396991014 to RIFFAT MERAJ on August 13, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RP1001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease

The NPI profile was last updated on Apr 01, 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 RIFFAT MERAJ below.

NPI Profile for
RIFFAT MERAJ

NPI Number
1396991014
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
RIFFAT MERAJ
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1211 W LA PALMA AVE STE 709
ANAHEIM, CA 92801-2814
Phone: (714) 772-8282 Fax: (714) 577-2125
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 01, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RIFFAT MERAJ

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidMD053998800
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
207RP1001X
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary)
MD D0073803

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
RIFFAT MERAJ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHAPMAN GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER
      2601 E CHAPMAN AVE
      ORANGE, CA 92869
    • ORANGE COUNTY GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1001 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE
      SANTA ANA, CA 92705
    • PLACENTIA LINDA HOSPITAL
      1301 N ROSE DRIVE
      PLACENTIA, CA 92870
    • PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
      1100 WEST STEWART DR
      ORANGE, CA 92868
    • WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      9080 COLIMA RD
      WHITTIER, CA 90605

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