Oktay Rifki, MD, PHD
NPI 1679992416 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Oktay Rifki, MD, PHD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1679992416).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679992416
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2020-01661 (NC)
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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,840 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 412 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 400 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 178 | $91 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 97 | $111 |
| Ultrasound of Heart, Follow-Up93308 | 85 | $23 |
| 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'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 249 | 77 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 247 | 61 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 201 | 62 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 200 | 64 |
| Carvedilol | 199 | 62 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 192 | 67 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$815 across 23 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1718 E 4th St Ste 501Charlotte, NC 28204-3197Phone: (704) 343-9800Fax: (704) 347-2011
- 505 East 70th StreetWeill Cornell Internal Medicine AssociatesNew York, NY 10021Phone: (212) 746-3587Fax: (212) 746-8051
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-09
- Last updated
- 2023-07-21
- Certified
- 2023-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Oktay Rifki's NPI number?
- Oktay Rifki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679992416, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Oktay Rifki's specialty?
- Oktay Rifki is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Oktay Rifki located?
- Oktay Rifki's practice location on file with NPPES is 125 Queens Rd Ste 200, Charlotte, NC 28204-3578.
- What is Oktay Rifki's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Oktay Rifki is (704) 343-9800.
- Does Oktay Rifki accept Medicare?
- Oktay Rifki is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Oktay Rifki's NPI active?
- Yes — Oktay Rifki's NPI (1679992416) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.