Lana Rifkin, MD
NPI 1053553867 · Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease (Ophthalmology) Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lana Rifkin, MD is a Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1053553867).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053553867
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 260519 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease (Ophthalmology) PhysicianPrimary207WX0108XLicense 260519 (MA)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,365 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 944 | $135 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 524 | $43 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 295 | $17 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 150 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 101 | $190 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 460 | 206 |
| Difluprednate | 318 | 122 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 260 | 85 |
| Prednisone | 120 | 32 |
| Timolol Maleate | 115 | 35 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 110 | 22 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 77 | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,844 across 8 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-03-26
- Last updated
- 2021-12-20
- Certified
- 2021-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lana Rifkin's NPI number?
- Lana Rifkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053553867, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lana Rifkin's specialty?
- Lana Rifkin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lana Rifkin located?
- Lana Rifkin's practice location on file with NPPES is 50 Staniford St, Boston, MA 02114-2517.
- What is Lana Rifkin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lana Rifkin is (617) 367-4800.
- Does Lana Rifkin accept Medicare?
- Lana Rifkin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lana Rifkin's NPI active?
- Yes — Lana Rifkin's NPI (1053553867) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.