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Medical Oncology

Joshua Rifkind, MD

Works at hospitals in Gulfport, MS · Pascagoula, MS · Mississippi

Summary

Dr. Joshua Rifkind, MD is an oncologist at 2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39581. Phone: (228) 809-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joshua Rifkind had 412 Original Medicare patients and 71,884 services. NPI 1578656005. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joshua Rifkind, 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 Joshua Rifkind accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua Rifkind 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 Joshua Rifkind see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 412 Original Medicare patients and 71,884 services for Joshua Rifkind. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joshua Rifkind's NPI number?
1578656005. 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 Joshua Rifkind, 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 patients412
Services billed to Medicare71,884
Different services or procedures107
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg (J1439)25,500 services
  2. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)5,500 services
  3. Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg (J9271)4,600 services
  4. Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)740 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)701 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%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)45%
  • Chronic kidney disease38%
  • Ischemic heart disease37%

Hospitals where Joshua Rifkind works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joshua Rifkind as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Singing River Health System295 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other oncologists in Mississippi

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mississippi — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Singing River Health System

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1578656005
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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