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Ophthalmology

Lana M. Rifkin, MD

Works at hospitals in Plymouth, MA · Boston, MA · Newton, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Lana M. Rifkin, MD is an ophthalmologist at 282 Route 130, Sandwich, MA 02563. Phone: (508) 833-8222. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lana M. Rifkin had 581 Original Medicare patients and 3,327 services. NPI 1053553867. 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 Lana M. Rifkin, 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 Lana M. Rifkin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lana M. Rifkin 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 Lana M. Rifkin see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 581 Original Medicare patients and 3,327 services for Lana M. Rifkin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Lana M. Rifkin's NPI number?
1053553867. 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 Lana M. Rifkin, 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 patients581
Services billed to Medicare3,327
Different services or procedures38
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)944 services
  2. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide (xipere), 1 mg (J3299)684 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)524 services
  4. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)295 services
  5. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)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 cholesterol71%
  • High blood pressure67%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Anxiety29%
  • Osteoporosis23%
  • Diabetes22%

Hospitals where Lana M. Rifkin works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lana M. Rifkin 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 Lana M. Rifkin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lana M. Rifkin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston Inc68 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Sandwich

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sandwich, MA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Louisville School Of Medicine
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1053553867
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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