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Anesthesiology

Arifa Kathawala, MD

Works at hospitals in Memphis, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. Arifa Kathawala, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1265 Union Ave, Suite 201, Memphis, TN 38104. Phone: (901) 516-7000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Arifa Kathawala had 118 Original Medicare patients and 145 services. NPI 1396760617. 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: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 1265 Union Ave, Suite 201, Memphis, TN 38104 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (901) 516‑7000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Baptist Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: American Anesthesiology of Tennessee PC (+2 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 1989 (37 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Arifa Kathawala, 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 Arifa Kathawala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Arifa Kathawala 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 Arifa Kathawala see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 118 Original Medicare patients and 145 services for Arifa Kathawala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Arifa Kathawala's NPI number?
1396760617. 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 Arifa Kathawala, 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 patients118
Services billed to Medicare145
Different services or procedures39
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy (01922)14 services
  2. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)12 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%
  • Arthritis69%
  • Ischemic heart disease58%
  • Atrial fibrillation43%
  • Diabetes38%

Hospitals where Arifa Kathawala works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Arifa Kathawala as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • American Anesthesiology of Tennessee PC298 clinicians in the group
  • Lifelinc Anesthesia VIII PLLC162 clinicians in the group
  • Resource Anesthesiology Associates of TN PC147 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Memphis

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Memphis, TN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in American Anesthesiology of Tennessee PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1396760617
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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