Cheleng Brifkani, MD
NPI 1649792896 · Internal Medicine Physician · Rochester, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cheleng Brifkani, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Rochester, NY (NPI 1649792896).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649792896
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 311938 (NY)
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
8 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
293 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 144 | $107 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 80 | $78 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 43 | $181 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 26 | $107 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $78–$181 (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 · 118 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 486 | 96 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 295 | 54 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 246 | 39 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 239 | 61 |
| Gabapentin | 228 | 40 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 225 | 38 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-07-10
- Last updated
- 2025-06-30
- Certified
- 2025-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cheleng Brifkani's NPI number?
- Cheleng Brifkani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649792896, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cheleng Brifkani's specialty?
- Cheleng Brifkani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cheleng Brifkani located?
- Cheleng Brifkani's practice location on file with NPPES is 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642-0001.
- What is Cheleng Brifkani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cheleng Brifkani is (585) 275-4912.
- Does Cheleng Brifkani accept Medicare?
- Cheleng Brifkani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cheleng Brifkani's NPI active?
- Yes — Cheleng Brifkani's NPI (1649792896) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.