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 patients | 676 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,707 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)378 services
- Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding (46221)284 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)202 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)164 services
- 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.
- Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450040
- Lubbock Heart Hospital LPLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450876
- Medical Arts HospitalLamesa, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450489
- University Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450686
Practice locations
Addresses where Rafiul S. Islam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4505 82nd St, Suite 5Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 696‑4440
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
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Lubbock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lubbock, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lubbock Gastroenterology and Liver Associates PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043473820 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians