Mahmoud Al Rifai, M.D.
NPI 1922456219 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mahmoud Al Rifai, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1922456219).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922456219
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 94-08968 (KS)
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
10 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
2,627 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician93018 | 314 | $14 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 268 | $67 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Blood Flow in Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress With Concurrent Ct Scan78431 | 227 | $86 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Heart Muscle Blood Flow By Pet78434 | 227 | $28 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision By Physician93016 | 225 | $20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 31 | — |
| Furosemide | 24 | 14 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 24 | 12 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 22 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 20 | — |
| Lisinopril | 18 | — |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,338 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-05-27
- Last updated
- 2023-09-16
- Certified
- 2023-09-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mahmoud Al Rifai's NPI number?
- Mahmoud Al Rifai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922456219, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mahmoud Al Rifai's specialty?
- Mahmoud Al Rifai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mahmoud Al Rifai located?
- Mahmoud Al Rifai's practice location on file with NPPES is 6550 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030-2717.
- What is Mahmoud Al Rifai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mahmoud Al Rifai is (713) 790-3311.
- Does Mahmoud Al Rifai accept Medicare?
- Mahmoud Al Rifai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mahmoud Al Rifai's NPI active?
- Yes — Mahmoud Al Rifai's NPI (1922456219) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.