Elias Rifkah, MD
NPI 1639240344 · Family Medicine Physician · Altoona, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elias Rifkah, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Altoona, PA (NPI 1639240344).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639240344
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD066020L (PA)
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
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
1,127 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 | 273 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 172 | $86 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 162 | $73 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 134 | $29 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 96 | $75 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians and |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 180 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 792 | 121 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 768 | 150 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 568 | 91 |
| Furosemide | 543 | 106 |
| Lisinopril | 531 | 101 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 519 | 102 |
| Gabapentin | 488 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,649 across 65 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
- 2006-11-13
- Last updated
- 2014-01-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elias Rifkah's NPI number?
- Elias Rifkah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639240344, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elias Rifkah's specialty?
- Elias Rifkah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elias Rifkah located?
- Elias Rifkah's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA 16601-4926.
- What is Elias Rifkah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elias Rifkah is (814) 940-8113.
- Does Elias Rifkah accept Medicare?
- Elias Rifkah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elias Rifkah's NPI active?
- Yes — Elias Rifkah's NPI (1639240344) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-01-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.