Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Atef Rafla, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Pain Medicine Physician · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Santa Ana, CA

  • NPI 1497796858
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3200 South Bristol Street, Suite B
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 641-1111
fax (714) 641-1212

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A52751

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497796858. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,634
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$292,806
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 745 96 $67
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 736 91 $194
97813 Acupuncture with electrical stimulation, initial 15 minutes 419 61 $50
97814 Acupuncture with electrical stimulation, each additional 15 minutes 418 61 $40
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 399 60 $23
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 398 59 $37
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 365 55 $62
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles 73 33 $67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 61 61 $98
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 20 20 $237

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 100. This provider delivers 36× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
IBSA Pharma Inc. 1 $20.40

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$20

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,441
Patients
181
Total drug cost
$27,179
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 368 49 $6,842
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 177 20 $2,935
Carisoprodol Generic 168 21 $2,693
Gabapentin Generic 126 20 $2,309
Alprazolam Generic 91 12 $926
Celecoxib Generic 74 27 $3,754
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 71 16 $668
Omeprazole Generic 63 0 $837
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 48 0 $307
Amoxicillin Generic 47 16 $193

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Atef Rafla's medical specialty?
Dr. Atef Rafla practices Anesthesiology Physician in Santa Ana, CA.
Where does Dr. Atef Rafla practice?
Dr. Atef Rafla practices at 3200 South Bristol Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704. Office phone: 7146411111.
What is Dr. Atef Rafla's NPI?
Dr. Atef Rafla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497796858, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Atef Rafla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Atef Rafla accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Atef Rafla commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Acupuncture with electrical stimulation (HCPCS 97813). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.