Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Rafid Asfar work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Rafid Asfar at 5 hospitals: Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital, Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital and HLTHCR Ctr and Stormont Vail Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Rafid Asfar see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Calexico, CA, San Diego, CA and Saint Joseph, MI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Rafid Asfar's specialty?
- Medicare lists Rheumatology as the primary specialty.
- Does Rafid Asfar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafid Asfar 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 Rafid Asfar offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Rafid Asfar offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Rafid Asfar?
- (760) 550-1685, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Rafid Asfar's NPI number?
- 1639468747. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Rafid Asfar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rafid Asfar at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Corewell Health Watervliet HospitalWatervliet, MI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 230078
- Lakeland Hospital, St JosephSt Joseph, MI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 230021
- Sharp Chula Vista Medical CenterChula Vista, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050222
- Sharp Coronado Hospital and HLTHCR CtrCoronado, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050234
- Stormont Vail HospitalTopeka, KS · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 170086
Practice locations
Addresses where Rafid Asfar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 222 E Cole BlvdCalexico, CA 92231 (760) 550‑1685
- 3444 Kearny Villa Rd, Suite 400San Diego, CA 92123 (619) 623‑3000
- 3950 Hollywood RdSaint Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 408‑0990
- 690 Otay Lakes Rd, Suite 120Chula Vista, CA 91910 (760) 352‑2551
- 765 Medical Ctr CtChula Vista, CA 91911 (619) 623‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rafid Asfar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Lakeland Medical Practices281 clinicians in the group
- Legacy MD Medical Group Inc13 clinicians in the group
- Puja Chitkara, MD, a Medical Corporation2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639468747 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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