Ekei Tanifum, M.D.
NPI 1629186614 · Family Medicine Physician · Fort Stewart, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ekei Tanifum, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Fort Stewart, GA (NPI 1629186614).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629186614
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301073047 (MI)
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 tenure25% of score
19 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
263 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 125 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 95 | $123 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 28 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 15 | $164 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$164 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$148 across 1 record (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
- 2006-08-29
- Last updated
- 2022-05-11
- Certified
- 2022-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ekei Tanifum's NPI number?
- Ekei Tanifum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629186614, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ekei Tanifum's specialty?
- Ekei Tanifum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ekei Tanifum located?
- Ekei Tanifum's practice location on file with NPPES is 1061 Harmon Ave, Fort Stewart, GA 31314-5641.
- What is Ekei Tanifum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ekei Tanifum is (912) 435-6965.
- Does Ekei Tanifum accept Medicare?
- Ekei Tanifum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ekei Tanifum's NPI active?
- Yes — Ekei Tanifum's NPI (1629186614) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.