Ahmed Elrefaie, M.D.
NPI 1578820155 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Irvine, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ahmed Elrefaie, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Irvine, CA (NPI 1578820155).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578820155
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A129399 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 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
655 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 298 | $184 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 187 | $9 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 116 | $227 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 37 | $127 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 17 | $186 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$227 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 28 | 28 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 24 | 24 |
| Cephalexin | 23 | 23 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 17 | 17 |
| Azithromycin | 13 | 13 |
| Methylprednisolone | 12 | 12 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$53 across 2 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
- 2012-04-19
- Last updated
- 2016-08-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ahmed Elrefaie's NPI number?
- Ahmed Elrefaie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578820155, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ahmed Elrefaie's specialty?
- Ahmed Elrefaie is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ahmed Elrefaie located?
- Ahmed Elrefaie's practice location on file with NPPES is 16200 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618-3714.
- What is Ahmed Elrefaie's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ahmed Elrefaie is (949) 517-3010.
- Does Ahmed Elrefaie accept Medicare?
- Ahmed Elrefaie is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ahmed Elrefaie's NPI active?
- Yes — Ahmed Elrefaie's NPI (1578820155) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.