Quick answers
- Where does James D. Rifenbery see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Tacoma, WA and Gig Harbor, WA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James D. Rifenbery's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does James D. Rifenbery accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James D. Rifenbery 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.
- What is the phone number for James D. Rifenbery?
- (877) 883-9430, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James D. Rifenbery's NPI number?
- 1942210653. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where James D. Rifenbery is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 4755 S 48th StTacoma, WA 98409 (877) 883‑9430
- 5801 Soundview Dr, Suite 156Gig Harbor, WA 98335 (253) 514‑6216
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James D. Rifenbery as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Post Acute Medical PLLC439 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Tacoma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tacoma, WA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Washington School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942210653 |
| 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
- 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