Quick answers
- Does Rafiq Rahman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafiq Rahman 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 Rafiq Rahman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 174 Original Medicare patients and 18,847 services for Rafiq Rahman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rafiq Rahman's NPI number?
- 1598747099. 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 Rafiq Rahman, 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 patients | 174 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 18,847 |
| Different services or procedures | 96 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)768 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)293 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)239 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)184 services
- Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein (96375)91 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 cholesterol72%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)50%
- Arthritis48%
- COPD46%
- Anxiety39%
Hospitals where Rafiq Rahman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rafiq Rahman 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.
- King's Daughters' Medical CenterAshland, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180009
Practice locations
Addresses where Rafiq Rahman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 122 Saint Christopher DrAshland, KY 41101 (606) 836‑0202
- 617 23rd St, Suite 19Ashland, KY 41101 (606) 325‑2221
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rafiq Rahman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kings Daughters Medical Specialties Inc400 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
Other hematologist-oncologists in Ashland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ashland, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kings Daughters Medical Specialties Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598747099 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians