Dr. Jacob B Rifkind
Oral Surgery in Buffalo, New York
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 17+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Jacob B Rifkind, DDS,MD, is the Oral Surgery specialist in Buffalo, New York. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2007, having over 17 years of diverse experience, especially in Oral Surgery. Dr. Jacob B Rifkind also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Buffalo Oral Surgery, Pllc. Dr. Jacob B Rifkind accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (716) 898-3000 to request Dr. Jacob B Rifkind the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Jacob B Rifkind |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6406173053 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Oral Surgery (primary specialty)
- Maxillofacial Surgery
Experience
- Over 17 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
help Doctor of Dental Surgery
The DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) are the same degrees. They are awarded upon graduation from dental school to become a General Dentist. The majority of dental schools award the DDS degree; however, some award a DMD degree. The education and degrees are, in substance, the same.
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Jacob B Rifkind graduated from medical school in 2007.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1962796615
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, May 30, 2011
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Jacob B Rifkind
Medical Licenses
Dr. Jacob B Rifkind has been primarily specialized in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for over 17 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Dentist / Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
click for detail Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery The specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
| 054367 | New York |
- Dental Providers / Dentist
click for detail Dentist A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
| 054367 | New York |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Buffalo Oral Surgery, Pllc
| Buffalo Oral Surgery, Pllc | 3 |
Practice Locations
462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 14215-3021
Phone: (716) 898-3000
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
117 Linwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209-2003
Phone: (716) 882-6333
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, January 14, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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