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Ophthalmology

Aref Rifai, MD

Works at hospitals in Pensacola, FL · Florida

Summary

Aref Rifai, MD (Ophthalmology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Pensacola, FL. NPI 1265428270. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Aref Rifai, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
37Years since medical school (graduated 1989)
MaleGender (as listed)
Retina Center of Pensacola PAGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Aref Rifai work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Aref Rifai at 1 hospital: Sacred Heart Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Aref Rifai see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Pensacola, FL and Milton, FL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Aref Rifai's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Aref Rifai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Aref Rifai accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Aref Rifai?
(855) 973-8462, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Aref Rifai's NPI number?
1265428270. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Aref Rifai works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Aref Rifai at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Aref Rifai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Aref Rifai as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Retina Center of Pensacola PA4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Pensacola

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pensacola, FL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1989
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265428270
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians