Facika Tafara, MD
NPI 1609808187 · Internal Medicine Physician · Washington, DC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Facika Tafara, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Washington, DC (NPI 1609808187).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609808187
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A79253 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
586 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 169 | $148 |
| 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 | 101 | $19 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 90 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 87 | $210 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 73 | $155 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 201 | 66 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 192 | 64 |
| Metformin Hcl | 100 | 35 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 74 | 23 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 71 | 22 |
| Lisinopril | 71 | 23 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2023-09-05
- Certified
- 2023-09-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Facika Tafara's NPI number?
- Facika Tafara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609808187, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Facika Tafara's specialty?
- Facika Tafara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Facika Tafara located?
- Facika Tafara's practice location on file with NPPES is 1133 21st St Nw, Washington, DC 20036-3390.
- What is Facika Tafara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Facika Tafara is (202) 416-2000.
- Does Facika Tafara accept Medicare?
- Facika Tafara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Facika Tafara's NPI active?
- Yes — Facika Tafara's NPI (1609808187) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.