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DR. JAMES DALE RIFENBERY M.D.
NPI 1942210653
Surgery in Tacoma, WA

Active since August 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1802 SO. YAKIMA AVE, #202, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 572-7120(253) 572-1071 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. James Dale Rifenbery M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES DALE RIFENBERY M.D. (NPI 1942210653) is an individual surgery provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00021615) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Washington School Of Medicine (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942210653
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES DALE RIFENBERYCredential: M.D.
Location Address1802 SO. YAKIMA AVE, #202Tacoma, WA 98405
Mailing Address1802 So. Yakima Ave, #202Tacoma, WA 98405 · (253) 572-7120 · Fax (253) 572-1071
Phone(253) 572-7120
Fax(253) 572-1071
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateAugust 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1942210653 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00021615
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.
1802 SO. YAKIMA AVE, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8805735WA
OtherRI5641WA · Regence
Other0103427WA · L&i
Medicare UPINF05209
Medicaid1093863WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.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. James Dale Rifenbery 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.

PECOS PAC ID9133021108
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040817000801
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

3

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

Center For Minimally Invasive Surgery PLLC
1.2 mi
Surgery
1802 YAKIMA AVE, 202
Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699950253 (253) 572-7120
Altea Medical Washington PLLC
49 mi
Geriatric Medicine
7024 EVERGREEN WAY STE A
Everett, WA 98203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 166 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609655497 (360) 209-3090
Post Acute Medical PLLC
2,340 mi
Geriatric Medicine
6710 MALLERY DR
Lanham, MD 20706
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 239 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730713025 (888) 408-7008

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 98405 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

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 James Rifenbery's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Rifenbery is 1942210653. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 8, 2006.

Where is James Rifenbery located?

James Rifenbery practices at 1802 So. Yakima Ave #202, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 572-7120.

What is James Rifenbery's specialty?

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

Is James Rifenbery enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Rifenbery 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 James Rifenbery's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Rifenbery reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Center For Minimally Invasive Surgery PLLC (Tacoma, WA), Altea Medical Washington PLLC (Everett, WA) and Post Acute Medical PLLC (Lanham, 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 James Rifenbery's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Rifenbery accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list James Rifenbery 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 James Rifenbery was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.