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Gastroenterology

Rafiul S. Islam, MD

Works at hospitals in Lubbock, TX · Lamesa, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Rafiul S. Islam, MD is a gastroenterologist at 4505 82nd St, Suite 5, Lubbock, TX 79424. Phone: (806) 696-4440. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Rafiul S. Islam had 676 Original Medicare patients and 1,707 services. NPI 1043473820. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rafiul S. Islam, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Rafiul S. Islam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafiul S. Islam accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Rafiul S. Islam see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 676 Original Medicare patients and 1,707 services for Rafiul S. Islam. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Rafiul S. Islam's NPI number?
1043473820. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Rafiul S. Islam, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients676
Services billed to Medicare1,707
Different services or procedures35
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)378 services
  2. Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding (46221)284 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)202 services
  4. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)164 services
  5. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)150 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol71%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Diabetes31%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Anxiety23%

Hospitals where Rafiul S. Islam works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rafiul S. Islam at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Rafiul S. Islam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Rafiul S. Islam as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Lubbock Gastroenterology and Liver Associates PLLC10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Lubbock

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lubbock, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Lubbock Gastroenterology and Liver Associates PLLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1043473820
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians