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Ophthalmology

Fareed A. Rifai, MD

Works at hospitals in Pensacola, FL · Lexington, KY · Florida, Kentucky

Summary

Dr. Fareed A. Rifai, MD is an ophthalmologist at 110 Conn Ter, Suite 550, Lexington, KY 40508. Phone: (859) 323-5867. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Fareed A. Rifai had 149 Original Medicare patients and 262 services. NPI 1053873745. 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.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 110 Conn Ter, Suite 550, Lexington, KY 40508 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (859) 323‑5867
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Sacred Heart Hospital, University of Kentucky Hospital
  • Group practice: Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc (+2 more)
  • Medical school: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine · graduated 2019 (7 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Fareed A. Rifai, 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 Fareed A. Rifai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Fareed A. Rifai 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 Fareed A. Rifai see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 149 Original Medicare patients and 262 services for Fareed A. Rifai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Fareed A. Rifai's NPI number?
1053873745. 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 Fareed A. Rifai, 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 patients149
Services billed to Medicare262
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina (67036)47 services
  2. Removal of membrane of retina (67041)37 services
  3. Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (67042)17 services
  4. Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina (67108)17 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis40%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Ischemic heart disease24%
  • Anxiety19%

Hospitals where Fareed A. Rifai works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Fareed A. Rifai 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 Fareed A. Rifai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Fareed A. Rifai as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc967 clinicians in the group
  • Center for Sight of Northwest Florida, PA9 clinicians in the group
  • Retina Center of Pensacola PA4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Lexington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, KY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
Graduation year2019 (7 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1053873745
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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