Dr. Michael Howard Rifkin

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 38+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Michael Howard Rifkin, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in Frederick, Maryland. He attended and graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1987, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Frederick Memorial Hospital. Dr. Michael Howard Rifkin also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Gastroenterology Specialists Of Frederick, P.a.. Dr. Michael Howard Rifkin accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (301) 663-9440 to request Dr. Michael Howard Rifkin the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 85 Thomas Johnson Ct
Suite B
Frederick, MD 21702-4331

Phone 1: (301) 663-9440

Fax: (301) 663-4602
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Michael Howard Rifkin
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4688645856
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

  • Gastroenterology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 38 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    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. Michael Howard Rifkin attended and graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1987.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1932198116
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, June 14, 2010

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Michael Howard Rifkin

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Michael Howard Rifkin has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 38 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
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    Gastroenterology
    An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Gastroenterology Specialists Of Frederick, P.a.


Practice Locations

85 Thomas Johnson Ct
Suite B
Frederick, MD 21702-4331

Phone: (301) 663-9440
Fax: (301) 663-4602
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, October 31, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, June 14, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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