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HOWARD EUGENE RIFKIN MD
NPI 1649263336
Internal Medicine in Cedarhurst, NY

Active since August 26, 2005PECOS Enrolled
657 CENTRAL AVE, CEDARHURST, NY 11516(516) 791-1900(516) 374-4749 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 6, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Howard Eugene Rifkin Md NPPES

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

HOWARD EUGENE RIFKIN MD (NPI 1649263336) is an individual internal medicine provider in Cedarhurst, New York, licensed in New York (086129) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649263336
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameHOWARD EUGENE RIFKINCredential: MD
Location Address657 CENTRAL AVECedarhurst, NY 11516-2320
Mailing AddressPo Box 378Cedarhurst, NY 11516-0378 · (516) 791-1900 · Fax (516) 374-4749
Phone(516) 791-1900
Fax(516) 374-4749
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 26, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 6, 2010
✔ NPI 1649263336 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 086129
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
657 CENTRAL AVE, Cedarhurst, NY 11516
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINB88515NY
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified264041NY
Medicaid00132843NY

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 (PECOS)

Howard Eugene Rifkin Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11516 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$117.62 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $29.40 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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 20

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

DR. JONATHAN ZINBERG MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
657 CENTRAL AVE
CEDARHURST, NY 11516
Nassau County (516) 374-0670
MARC FENSTER MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
657 CENTRAL AVE
CEDARHURST, NY 11516
Nassau County (516) 374-5570
KERRI-ANN GIAMBRUNO PA-C
Physician Assistant
657 CENTRAL AVE
CEDARHURST, NY 11516
Nassau County (516) 789-2396
MARIO E TORRENTS MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
657 CENTRAL AVE, LOWER LEVEL
CEDARHURST, NY 11516
Nassau County (516) 295-5760
SOUTH ISLAND ORTHOPEDICS, P.C.
Orthopaedic Surgery
657 CENTRAL AVE
CEDARHURST, NY 11516
Nassau County (516) 295-0111
DIEGO EMANUEL CONTRERAS
Physical Therapy Assistant
657 CENTRAL AVE
CEDARHURST, NY 11516
Nassau County (516) 812-9575
ERIC L FREEMAN MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
657 CENTRAL AVE, 1ST FLOOR
CEDARHURST, NY 11516
Nassau County (516) 295-0111
HAAS CHIROPRACTIC P.C
Chiropractor
657 CENTRAL AVE, LOWER LEVEL
CEDARHURST, NY 11516
Nassau County (516) 569-6305

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 Howard Rifkin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Rifkin is 1649263336. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 26, 2005.

Where is Howard Rifkin located?

Howard Rifkin practices at 657 Central Ave, Cedarhurst, NY 11516. The listed phone number is (516) 791-1900.

What is Howard Rifkin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Howard Rifkin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Rifkin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Rifkin was last updated on December 6, 2010. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.