Quick answers
- Does Rifat B. Dweik accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rifat B. Dweik 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 Rifat B. Dweik see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,871 Original Medicare patients and 7,555 services for Rifat B. Dweik. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rifat B. Dweik's NPI number?
- 1255361051. 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 Rifat B. Dweik, 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 | 3,871 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,555 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)3,081 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,215 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)783 services
- Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days (93298)564 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)399 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Atrial fibrillation39%
- Anxiety36%
Hospitals where Rifat B. Dweik works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rifat B. Dweik 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.
- Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220110
- Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220071
- Mount Auburn HospitalCambridge, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220002
- Newton-Wellesley HospitalNewton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220101
- North Shore Medical Center -Salem, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220035
Practice locations
Addresses where Rifat B. Dweik is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 111 Norfolk StWalpole, MA 02081 (508) 660‑1200
- 1450 Highland AveNeedham, MA 02492 (781) 449‑0020
- 173 Worcester StWellesley, MA 02481 (671) 831‑7000
- 195 Worcester St, Primary Care of WellesleyWellesley, MA 02481 (617) 219‑1510
- 20 Hope Ave, Suite G07Waltham, MA 02453 (781) 894‑1199
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rifat B. Dweik as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mass General Brigham Medical Group Suburban Massachusetts Inc602 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Massachusetts →
Other cardiologists in Walpole
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Walpole, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mass General Brigham Medical Group Suburban Massachusetts Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255361051 |
| 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