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Pediatric Medicine

Athena Xifaras, MD

Sees patients in New Bedford, MA · Pine Ridge, SD · Massachusetts, South Dakota

Summary

Dr. Athena Xifaras, MD is a pediatrician at 225 Field St, New Bedford, MA 02740. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1376527515. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Pediatrician (Medicare lists Pediatric Medicine)
  • Address: 225 Field St, New Bedford, MA 02740 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: University Of Massachusetts Medical School · graduated 2002 (24 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Athena Xifaras, 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 Athena Xifaras accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Athena Xifaras 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.
What is Athena Xifaras's NPI number?
1376527515. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Athena Xifaras is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 225 Field StNew Bedford, MA 02740
  • 607 Indian Health RdPine Ridge, SD 57770

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Massachusetts Medical School
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1376527515
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians