DR. LORRAINE TAFRA MD
NPI 1316946312
Surgery in Providence, RI

Q: What is Lorraine Tafra's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lorraine Tafra is 1316946312. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2005.

Q: What is Lorraine Tafra's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lorraine Tafra was last updated on July 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.

Active since July 20, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1 BLACKSTONE STREET, 2ND FLOOR, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903(401) 453-7520(401) 273-2919 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 30, 2026, May 18, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

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About Dr. Lorraine Tafra Md NPPES

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

DR. LORRAINE TAFRA MD (NPI 1316946312) is an individual surgery provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD21501) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316946312

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDR. LORRAINE TAFRACredential: MD

Location Address1 BLACKSTONE STREET, 2ND FLOORProvidence, RI 02903

Mailing Address455 Toll Gate RdWarwick, RI 02886-2759 · (401) 273-0641 · Fax (401) 273-2919

Phone(401) 453-7520

Fax(401) 273-2919

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986

Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 30, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 30, 2026

✔ NPI 1316946312 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in RI · MD21501✔ Licensed in MD · D0055097✔ Licensed in NY · 340627

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

1 BLACKSTONE STREET, Providence, RI 02903

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1455 Toll Gate RdWarwick, RI 02886-2759 · Phone (401) 737-7010 · Fax (401) 738-0013

Location 2101 Dudley StProvidence, RI 02905-2401 · Phone (401) 274-1122 · Fax (401) 453-7666

Other Identifiers 13

Other2216835Aetna Hmo

Medicaid844101400MD

OtherV8380003DC · Bcbs

Other58860001Bcbs Dc

OtherV8740002DC · Bcbs

Other4589970Aetna Ppo

Other851607Unicare Ncppo

Other0001Carefirst

Other77987403MD · Bcbs

Other77987405MD · Bcbs

OtherV8080003DC · Bcbs

Other77987401Bcbs Md

Other77987404Bcbs Maryland

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Lorraine Tafra 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 ID3476696402

PECOS Enrollment IDI20260518000488

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Lorraine Tafra reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Affinity Physicians LLC

0.3 mi

Anesthesiology

101 DUDLEY STREET, WIH DEPT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
Providence, RI 02905

Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
984 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1053038471 (401) 274-1122

Westchester Medical Group, P.C.

120 mi

Orthopaedic Surgery

1281 E MAIN ST
Stamford, CT 06902

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
470 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1255780490 (914) 607-4719

Luminis Health Medical Group, LLC

303 mi

Obstetrics & Gynecology

521 WASHINGTON AVE
Chestertown, MD 21620

Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland and District of Columbia enrollments
Also billed through NPI 1558865287 (District of Columbia)
794 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1841561701 (410) 810-0767

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02903 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

$90.48 typical visit price

range $58.57 – $177.03

Typical copayment $22.62 (range $14.64 – $44.25)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$72.93 typical visit price

range $18.92 – $144.38

Typical copayment $18.23 (range $4.73 – $36.09)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

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

DR. MOHAMMED ALI JALOUDI MD

Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)

1 BLACKSTONE STREET, 2ND FLOOR
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 453-7520

ELIZABETH RICCI NP

Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)

1 BLACKSTONE STREET, WIH PROGRAM IN WOMEN'S ONCOLOGY
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 453-7520

DR. LUCY ZHANG MD

Surgery (Surgical Oncology)

1 BLACKSTONE STREET, 2ND FLOOR
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 453-7520

JULIA ROSE SALINARO MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)

1 BLACKSTONE STREET, 3RD FLOOR
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 453-7052

DR. AMY HUI MD

Surgery (Surgical Oncology)

1 BLACKSTONE STREET, 2ND FL
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 453-7520

STEPHANIE LYNN CHEVES NP

Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)

1 BLACKSTONE STREET, 3 RD FLOOR
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 453-7520

MS. MARCINA LYNN BEASTON-CASEY MS, CGC

Genetic Counselor, MS

1 BLACKSTONE STREET, FLOOR 2
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 453-7520

MRS. MICHELLE LYNN BUFFINGTON NP

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)

1 BLACKSTONE STREET, 2ND FLOOR
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 453-7520

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 Lorraine Tafra's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lorraine Tafra is 1316946312. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2005.

Where is Lorraine Tafra located?

Lorraine Tafra practices at 1 Blackstone Street 2nd Floor, Providence, RI 02903. The listed phone number is (401) 453-7520.

What is Lorraine Tafra's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Lorraine Tafra enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lorraine Tafra 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Lorraine Tafra's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lorraine Tafra reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Affinity Physicians LLC (Providence, RI), Westchester Medical Group, P.C. (Stamford, CT) and Luminis Health Medical Group, LLC (Chestertown, MD). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Lorraine Tafra's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lorraine Tafra was last updated on July 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.