Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Facika Tafara, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Washington, DC

  • NPI 1609808187
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1133 21St St Nw
Washington, DC 200363390
(202) 416-2000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 5, 2023
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
District of Columbia #MD0046291 · California #A79253

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609808187. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
631
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$79,394
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 262 197 $146
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 106 99 $102
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 75 75 $146
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 36 34 $204
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage 32 31 $75
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 32 31 $35
90480 Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose 21 21 $46
91322 Sarscov2 vac 50 mcg/0.5ml im 21 21 $143
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 19 19 $66
90471 Administration of vaccine 15 15 $22

In context: peer comparison

Among 219 peers in Washington Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 102. This provider delivers 6.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
742
Patients
275
Total drug cost
$11,179
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 116 49 $962
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 96 40 $1,408
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 62 22 $1,173
Metformin Hcl Generic 56 24 $721
Lisinopril Generic 52 17 $767
Montelukast Sodium Generic 46 0 $743
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 45 18 $208
Simvastatin Generic 41 12 $348
Omeprazole Generic 39 13 $1,030
Trazodone Hcl Generic 36 11 $528

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Facika Tafara's medical specialty?
Dr. Facika Tafara practices Internal Medicine Physician in Washington, DC.
Where does Dr. Facika Tafara practice?
Dr. Facika Tafara practices at 1133 21St St Nw, Washington, DC 200363390. Office phone: 2024162000.
What is Dr. Facika Tafara's NPI?
Dr. Facika Tafara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609808187, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Facika Tafara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Facika Tafara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Facika Tafara commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.