DR. EKEI JOSO TANIFUM M.D.
NPI 1629186614
Family Medicine in Fort Stewart, GA
About Dr. Ekei Joso Tanifum M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. EKEI JOSO TANIFUM M.D. (NPI 1629186614) is an individual family medicine provider in Fort Stewart, Georgia, licensed in Louisiana (308952) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1986).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted 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
Dr. Ekei Joso Tanifum M.d. 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
7Medicare enrollment records show Ekei Tanifum reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Douglas, GA 31533
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: Phoebe Physician Group Inc
- 1,118 clinicians in this Medicare group
Warner Robins, GA 31093
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
- 208 clinicians in this Medicare group
Macon, GA 31210
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
- 635 clinicians in this Medicare group
Monroe, GA 30655
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia and Louisiana enrollments
- 777 clinicians in this Medicare group
West Monroe, LA 71291
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- 56 clinicians in this Medicare group
Cadillac, MI 49601
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 123 clinicians in this Medicare group
Traverse City, MI 49684
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 124 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Albany, GAPhoebe Sumter Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Americus, GAMunson Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Traverse City, MIPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31314 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
FORT STEWART, GA 31314
FORT STEWART, GA 31314
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 Ekei Tanifum's NPI number?
The NPI number for Ekei Tanifum is 1629186614. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 29, 2006.
Where is Ekei Tanifum located?
Ekei Tanifum practices at 1061 Harmon Ave, Fort Stewart, GA 31314. The listed phone number is (912) 435-6965.
What is Ekei Tanifum's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.
Is Ekei Tanifum enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Ekei Tanifum 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 Ekei Tanifum's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ekei Tanifum reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Phoebe Family Medicine,coffee County (Douglas, GA), Houston County Emergency Group, LLC (Warner Robins, GA), Cogent Healthcare Of Georgia PC (Macon, GA), Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation (Monroe, GA), Hni Medical Services At Glenwood, LLC (West Monroe, LA) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Ekei Tanifum's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Ekei Tanifum accept?
Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. and HMO Louisiana list Ekei Tanifum 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.
Is Ekei Tanifum affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Ekei Tanifum is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center and Munson Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Ekei Tanifum was last updated on May 11, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.
# Dr. Ekei Joso Tanifum, M.D. · NPI 1629186614
Family Medicine physician in Fort Stewart, Georgia. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 29, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1629186614 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** August 29, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Family Medicine · taxonomy 207Q00000X
- **State license:** 308952 (Louisiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1061 HARMON AVE, Fort Stewart, GA 31314-5641
- **Phone:** (912) 435-6965
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 7 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Phoebe Family Medicine,coffee County (NPI 1477997278, Douglas, GA); Houston County Emergency Group, LLC (NPI 1013338193, Warner Robins, GA); Cogent Healthcare Of Georgia PC (NPI 1609827823, Macon, GA); Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation (NPI 1760410385, Monroe, GA); Hni Medical Services At Glenwood, LLC (NPI 1669962064, West Monroe, LA); and 2 more · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 1986
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 11, 2022
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1629186614) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.