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Orthopedic Surgery

Joseph T. Lifrak, MD

Works at hospitals in Fall River, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Joseph T. Lifrak, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1076 N Main St, Southcoast Physicians Services Inc, Providence, RI 02904. Phone: (401) 273-2460. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph T. Lifrak had 1,079 Original Medicare patients and 14,434 services. NPI 1093700726. 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: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 1076 N Main St, Southcoast Physicians Services Inc, Providence, RI 02904 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (401) 273‑2460
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Southcoast Hospitals Group
  • Group practice: Southcoast Physicians Group Inc
  • Medical school: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University · graduated 1994 (32 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph T. Lifrak, 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 Joseph T. Lifrak accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph T. Lifrak 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 Joseph T. Lifrak see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,079 Original Medicare patients and 14,434 services for Joseph T. Lifrak. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph T. Lifrak's NPI number?
1093700726. 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 Joseph T. Lifrak, 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 patients1,079
Services billed to Medicare14,434
Different services or procedures63
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7325)4,896 services
  2. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)2,736 services
  3. Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)1,768 services
  4. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,600 services
  5. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)526 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Anxiety32%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Diabetes28%

Hospitals where Joseph T. Lifrak works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph T. Lifrak 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 Joseph T. Lifrak is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph T. Lifrak as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Southcoast Physicians Group Inc881 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Providence

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Providence, RI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Southcoast Physicians Group Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWarren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1093700726
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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