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RIFFAT SHAFQET ASHAI MD
NPI 1003857038
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Columbia, MD

Active since June 09, 2006PECOS Enrolled
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
7130 MINSTREL WAY, SUITE 212, COLUMBIA, MD 21045(410) 290-6940(410) 290-9763 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Riffat Shafqet Ashai Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RIFFAT SHAFQET ASHAI MD (NPI 1003857038) is an individual psychiatry provider in Columbia, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0031560) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003857038
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameRIFFAT SHAFQET ASHAICredential: MD
Location Address7130 MINSTREL WAY, SUITE 212Columbia, MD 21045-5201
Mailing Address120 Sister Pierre Dr, Suite 403Towson, MD 21204-7516 · (410) 823-6408 · Fax (443) 279-0537
Phone(410) 290-6940
Fax(410) 290-9763
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1003857038 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0031560
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
7130 MINSTREL WAY, Columbia, MD 21045
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Other Identifiers 15

Other1S0N120GMbmd
Other253526Comp
Other003059Val
Other705BPSBsmd
Other1003542Cign
OtherK45ZBsdc
Other150NMbmd
Other52793709Bsmd
Other220925Kais
Other2512798Unhc
Other0024Bsdc
Other252450Comp
Other360218Mhn
Other5100382Mams
OtherPVPB117103Aps

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Riffat Shafqet Ashai Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3678520590
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050404000286, I20240514001407
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
979 services225 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21045 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$183.44 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $45.86 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$75.47 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $18.86 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LAURA HERMAN D.AC.
Acupuncturist
7130 MINSTREL WAY
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Howard County (814) 777-3171
URSULA TILLERY RO1702
Massage Therapist
7130 MINSTREL WAY
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Howard County (410) 312-9922
JOAN KRAEMER COMPERE MSW LCSW C
Social Worker (Clinical)
7130 MINSTREL WAY, SUITE 212
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Howard County (410) 290-6940
MS. INDRANI MOOKERJEE MA MSW LCS WC
Social Worker (Clinical)
7130 MINSTREL WAY, 22
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Howard County (410) 290-6940
BISRAT ABEBE
Massage Therapist
7130 MINSTREL WAY
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Howard County (410) 312-9922
MRS. MICHELLE RENEE PASTERNACK CCSW C
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
7130 MINSTREL WAY, SUITE 212
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Howard County (410) 290-6940
DEBORAH A WILSON DDS PA
Dentist (General Practice)
7130 MINSTREL WAY, SUITE 210
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Howard County (410) 381-4701
RUTH MADELINE SHOR JANNATI LSW C
Social Worker (Clinical)
7130 MINSTREL WAY, 212
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Howard County (410) 290-6940

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Riffat Ashai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Riffat Ashai is 1003857038. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2006.

Where is Riffat Ashai located?

Riffat Ashai practices at 7130 Minstrel Way Suite 212, Columbia, MD 21045. The listed phone number is (410) 290-6940.

What is Riffat Ashai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Riffat Ashai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Riffat Ashai is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Riffat Ashai accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Riffat Ashai as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Riffat Ashai was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 31 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.