What is Dena Rifkin's NPI number?

Dena Rifkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578519203, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.

What is Dena Rifkin's specialty?

Dena Rifkin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).

Where is Dena Rifkin located?

Dena Rifkin's practice location on file with NPPES is 9500 Gilman Drive Va Medical Center, La Jolla, CA 92093-9111.

What is Dena Rifkin's phone number?

The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dena Rifkin is (617) 699-8969.

Is Dena Rifkin's NPI active?

Yes — Dena Rifkin's NPI (1578519203) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-07.

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Dena Rifkin, M.D.

NPI 1578519203 · Nephrology Physician · La Jolla, CA

Dena Rifkin, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1578519203).

Provider details

NPI number: 1578519203
Entity type: Individual
Primary specialty: Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Credential: M.D.
Sex: Female
Sole proprietor: No
License: 224488 (MA)

Specialties & taxonomies

Nephrology PhysicianPrimary207RN0300XLicense A 109186 (CA)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Nephrology Physician207RN0300XLicense 224488 (MA)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Profile Score

Detailed profile(100/100 index)

A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.

Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
Practice footprint23% of score
4 documented practice locations

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 methodology.

Practice location

9500 Gilman Drive Va Medical Center

9111h

La Jolla, CA 92093-9111

Phone: (617) 699-8969

Approximate (ZIP-level) locationGet directions

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Mailing address

9500 Gilman Drive Va Medical Center

La Jolla, CA 92093-9111

Additional practice locations (3)

9400 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093-1350
Phone: (800) 926-8273
Fax: (888) 539-8781
9300 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037-1300
Phone: (800) 926-8273
Fax: (888) 539-8781
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-9000
Phone: (800) 926-8273
Fax: (888) 539-8781

Enumerated: 2006-05-25
Last updated: 2026-04-07
Certified: 2026-04-07

Frequently asked questions

What is Dena Rifkin's NPI number?: Dena Rifkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578519203, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
What is Dena Rifkin's specialty?: Dena Rifkin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
Where is Dena Rifkin located?: Dena Rifkin's practice location on file with NPPES is 9500 Gilman Drive Va Medical Center, La Jolla, CA 92093-9111.
What is Dena Rifkin's phone number?: The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dena Rifkin is (617) 699-8969.
Is Dena Rifkin's NPI active?: Yes — Dena Rifkin's NPI (1578519203) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-07.

Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.