Dr. Mohammad H Rifai
Neurosurgery in Merrillville, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 46+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Mohammad H Rifai, MD, is a Neurosurgery specialist in Merrillville, Indiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurosurgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Franciscan St Anthony Health - Crown Point, Franciscan St Anthony Health - Michigan City, Franciscan St Margaret Health - Dyer, Methodist Hospitals Inc, St Mary Medical Center Inc. Dr. Mohammad H Rifai also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Neurological And Spinal Surgery Pc. Dr. Mohammad H Rifai accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 756-2900 to request Dr. Mohammad H Rifai the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Mohammad H Rifai |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6507833654 |
| 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
- Neurosurgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 46 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Mohammad H Rifai graduated from medical school in 1978.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1396787479
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 12, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 20, 2012
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 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 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. Mohammad H Rifai
Medical Licenses
Dr. Mohammad H Rifai has been primarily specialized in Neurological Surgery for over 46 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
click for detail Neurological Surgery A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
| 01035906 | Indiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Crown Point, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Michigan City, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Dyer, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Gary, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Hobart, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Neurological And Spinal Surgery Pc
| Neurological And Spinal Surgery Pc | 3 |
Practice Locations
200 E 89th Ave
Suite 3a
Merrillville, IN 46410-7319
Phone: (219) 756-2900
Fax: (219) 756-2910
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
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Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
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