CAREFIRST RX, INC.
NPI 1902034895
Pharmacy - Community/Retail Pharmacy in Bronx, NY

Q: What is Carefirst Rx, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Carefirst Rx, Inc. is 1902034895. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2009. The provider is doing business as Ambar Pharmacy.

Q: What is Carefirst Rx, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pharmacy, specializing in Community/Retail Pharmacy, with taxonomy code 3336C0003X.

Active since June 30, 2009

2544A WHITE PLAINS RD, BRONX, NY 10467(718) 994-4444(718) 994-4445 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 19, 2025, Nov 12, 2024, Mar 8, 2023 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Carefirst Rx, Inc. NPPES

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

CAREFIRST RX, INC. (NPI 1902034895), doing business as Ambar Pharmacy, is a healthcare organization registered as a community/retail pharmacy in Bronx, New York and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. The organization lists Shirin Zirkieva, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902034895

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy3336C0003X

Legal Business NameCAREFIRST RX, INC.

Location Address2544A WHITE PLAINS RDBronx, NY 10467-8193

Mailing Address2544a White Plains RdBronx, NY 10467-8193 · (718) 994-4444 · Fax (718) 994-4445

Phone(718) 994-4444

Fax(718) 994-4445

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialShirin ZirkievaPresident · (718) 994-4444

Enumeration DateJune 30, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateJune 19, 20257 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 19, 2025

✔ NPI 1902034895 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtyPharmacy · Community/Retail PharmacySuppliers

Taxonomy Code3336C0003X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 029543

Definition

A pharmacy where pharmacists store, prepare, and dispense medicinal preparations and/or prescriptions for a local patient population in accordance with federal and state law; counsel patients and caregivers (sometimes independent of the dispensing process); administer vaccinations; and provide other professional services associated with pharmaceutical care such as health screenings, consultative services with other health care providers, collaborative practice, disease state management, and education classes.

Also ListedDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesTaxonomy 332B00000X

Also ListedDurable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies · Customized EquipmentTaxonomy 332BC3200X

Also ListedDurable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies · Oxygen Equipment & SuppliesTaxonomy 332BX2000X

Also ListedPharmacy · Specialty PharmacyTaxonomy 3336S0011X

2544A WHITE PLAINS RD, Bronx, NY 10467

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAmbar Pharmacy

Other Identifiers 2

Other3361487NY · Ncpdp

Medicaid06533453NY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Antidote Health Plan of Arizona, Inc., Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and revalidation status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Carefirst Rx, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by December 31, 2026

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date

StateNew YorkEnrollment IDO20110919000142Non-DME Part B · PharmacyDue dateDecember 31, 2026

Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

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 Carefirst Rx, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Carefirst Rx, Inc. is 1902034895. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2009. The provider is doing business as Ambar Pharmacy.

Where is Carefirst Rx, Inc. located?

Carefirst Rx, Inc. is located at 2544A White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY 10467. The listed phone number is (718) 994-4444.

What is Carefirst Rx, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pharmacy, specializing in Community/Retail Pharmacy, with taxonomy code 3336C0003X.

Is Carefirst Rx, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carefirst Rx, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Carefirst Rx, Inc.'s Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (New York, Pharmacy) is due for revalidation by December 31, 2026. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

What insurance does Carefirst Rx, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Antidote Health Plan of Arizona, Inc., Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., AvMed and Avera Health Plans and 17 other insurers list Carefirst Rx, Inc. 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 Carefirst Rx, Inc. was last updated on June 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.