Dr. Lana M Rifkin

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 16+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Lana M Rifkin, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Sandwich, Massachusetts. She attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 2008, having over 16 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Cape Cod Hospital, Falmouth Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, North Shore Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Lana M Rifkin also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston. Dr. Lana M Rifkin accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (508) 833-8222 to request Dr. Lana M Rifkin the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 282 MA-130
Sandwich, MA 02563-2302

Phone 1: (508) 833-8222


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Lana M Rifkin
Gender Female
PECOS ID 3072778729
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Ophthalmology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 16 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. Lana M Rifkin attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 2008.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1053553867
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, March 26, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, December 17, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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.
  • EHR - She 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.
  • MHI - She 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 - She 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. Lana M Rifkin

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Lana M Rifkin has been primarily specialized in Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease for over 16 years of experience.
  • Ophthalmology / Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease
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    Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease
    An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of intraocular inflammation, scleritis, keratitis and infectious disorders affecting the eye and inflammatory disorders of the adnexa and/or orbit.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston


Practice Locations

282 MA-130
Sandwich, MA 02563-2302
Phone: (508) 833-8222
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 Thursday, December 17, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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