Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ernie Riffer, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Phoenix, AZ

  • NPI 1134284268
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7600 N 15Th St Ste 190
Phoenix, AZ 850204348
(602) 200-3800
fax (602) 200-3838
Mailing address
Po Box 35380
Las Vegas, NV 891335380

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 5, 2023
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #17480
Medicaid
AZ #137340

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134284268. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,191
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$96,471
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 399 229 $84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 190 140 $123
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 163 163 $125
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 122 122 $18
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes 70 70 $18
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 51 51 $30
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage 44 44 $76
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 43 11 $1
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity 26 22 $197
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 24 24 $14

In context: peer comparison

Among 171 peers in this city , average services per provider: 159. This provider delivers 7.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$125
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ARGENX US, INC. 1 $125.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$125

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,659
Patients
1,159
Total drug cost
$52,793
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 612 195 $7,359
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 473 133 $7,880
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 323 94 $2,622
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 265 86 $5,753
Metformin Hcl Generic 263 90 $2,746
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 261 89 $4,155
Lisinopril Generic 258 90 $2,392
Losartan Potassium Generic 219 72 $3,493
Simvastatin Generic 192 60 $2,294
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 155 47 $2,536

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ernie Riffer's medical specialty?
Dr. Ernie Riffer practices Internal Medicine Physician in Phoenix, AZ.
Where does Dr. Ernie Riffer practice?
Dr. Ernie Riffer practices at 7600 N 15Th St Ste 190, Phoenix, AZ 850204348. Office phone: 6022003800.
What is Dr. Ernie Riffer's NPI?
Dr. Ernie Riffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134284268, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ernie Riffer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ernie Riffer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ernie Riffer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.