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Nephrology

Zaid Brifkani, MD

Works at hospitals in Cookeville, TN · Crossville, TN · McMinnville, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Zaid Brifkani, MD (Nephrology) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Cookeville, TN, Crossville, TN and McMinnville, TN. NPI 1457516163. 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 Zaid Brifkani, 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

NephrologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
18Years since medical school (graduated 2008)
MaleGender (as listed)
Kidney Care Clinic PLLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Zaid Brifkani work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Zaid Brifkani at 3 hospitals: Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Cumberland Medical Center and Saint Thomas River Park Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Zaid Brifkani see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Cookeville, TN, Crossville, TN and Manchester, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Zaid Brifkani's specialty?
Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Zaid Brifkani accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zaid Brifkani 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.
Does Zaid Brifkani offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Zaid Brifkani offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Zaid Brifkani?
(931) 650-0076, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Zaid Brifkani's NPI number?
1457516163. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Zaid Brifkani works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zaid Brifkani 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 Zaid Brifkani is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • Kidney Care Clinic PLLC7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2008
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457516163
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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