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ATHENA XIFARAS MD
NPI 1376527515
Pediatrics in New Bedford, MA

Active since December 01, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
225 FIELD ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740(508) 910-3371(508) 910-3363 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 2, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Athena Xifaras Md NPPES

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

ATHENA XIFARAS MD (NPI 1376527515) is an individual pediatrics provider in New Bedford, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (223793) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Massachusetts Medical School (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376527515
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameATHENA XIFARASCredential: MD
Location Address225 FIELD STNew Bedford, MA 02740-2134
Mailing Address225 Field StNew Bedford, MA 02740-2134 · (508) 910-3371 · Fax (508) 910-3363
Phone(508) 910-3371
Fax(508) 910-3363
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Massachusetts Medical SchoolGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateDecember 1, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 2, 2012
✔ NPI 1376527515 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 223793
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
225 FIELD ST, New Bedford, MA 02740
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Other Identifiers 1

Other223793MA · Ma Lic #

Accepted Insurance

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

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

Athena Xifaras 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 ID42492035
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260711000059
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Athena Xifaras reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Children's Hospital Pediatric Associates, Inc
50 mi
Pediatrics
300 LONGWOOD AVE
Boston, MA 02115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 1,358 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457306664 (617) 355-6000
Pine Ridge Indian Health Service Hospital
1,570 mi
Clinic/Center
119 SOUTH 1ST AVENUE
Martin, SD 57551
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 426 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003208257 (605) 685-2800

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 02740 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
$90.70 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 12

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

SANDRA C DACOSTA CPNP
Nurse Practitioner
225 FIELD ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
Bristol County (508) 910-3371
ANDREW J. DADAGIAN, M.D., INC.
Otolaryngology (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck)
225 FIELD ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
Bristol County (508) 991-2500
KVETA VOJKOVSKA M.D.
Pediatrics
225 FIELD ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
Bristol County (508) 910-3371
PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES OF NEW BEDFORD, INC
Pediatrics
225 FIELD ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
Bristol County (508) 999-2981
OLIVIA G HERNDON FNP
Pediatrics
225 FIELD ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
Bristol County (508) 999-2981
MRS. KRISTEN LYN KROESE NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
225 FIELD ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
Bristol County (508) 999-2981
CHRISTINA COLEMAN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
225 FIELD ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
Bristol County (508) 999-2981
DR. ROY M FAZENDEIRO M.D.
Pediatrics
225 FIELD ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
Bristol County (508) 999-2981

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 Athena Xifaras's NPI number?

The NPI number for Athena Xifaras is 1376527515. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 1, 2005.

Where is Athena Xifaras located?

Athena Xifaras practices at 225 Field St, New Bedford, MA 02740. The listed phone number is (508) 910-3371.

What is Athena Xifaras's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Athena Xifaras enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Athena Xifaras 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 Athena Xifaras's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Athena Xifaras reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Children's Hospital Pediatric Associates, Inc (Boston, MA) and Pine Ridge Indian Health Service Hospital (Martin, SD). 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 Athena Xifaras's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Athena Xifaras accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Athena Xifaras 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 Athena Xifaras was last updated on February 2, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years 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.