Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Atefeh Vafa

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Tampa, FL

  • NPI 1316390321
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
13019 W Linebaugh Ave Ste 101
Tampa, FL 336264507
(813) 344-5501

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 14, 2023
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME150644

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316390321. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
12,908
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$285,039
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0717 Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 7,200 11 $4
J0129 Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 4,650 24 $42
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 720 12 $23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 118 71 $123
96413 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 92 39 $123
96401 Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle 63 27 $67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 42 42 $164
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 12 11 $166
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 11 11 $82

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Tampa Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 1,518. This provider delivers 8.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$931
Transactions
59
Manufacturers
14
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 20 $281.11
Ucb, INC. 14 $164.20
Abbvie INC. 8 $142.94
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 4 $83.25
Lilly USA, LLC 2 $39.38
Sobi, INC 2 $39.25
Radius Health, INC. 2 $38.90
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 1 $24.31
Sandoz INC. 1 $23.01
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $22.76
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 1 $22.50
Pfizer INC. 1 $17.79
United Therapeutics Corporation 1 $16.43
Fidia Pharma USA INC. 1 $15.13

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$912
Education
$19

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
790
Patients
329
Total drug cost
$348,741
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 210 109 $18,560
Prednisone Generic 158 81 $1,138
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 107 49 $4,285
Folic Acid Generic 42 23 $241
Leflunomide Generic 42 20 $3,900
Gabapentin Generic 37 15 $255
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 32 0 $266,652
Prolia (Denosumab) Brand 29 19 $47,471
Alendronate Sodium Generic 23 13 $219
Colchicine Generic 22 0 $2,872

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Atefeh Vafa's medical specialty?
Dr. Atefeh Vafa practices Rheumatology Physician in Tampa, FL.
Where does Dr. Atefeh Vafa practice?
Dr. Atefeh Vafa practices at 13019 W Linebaugh Ave Ste 101, Tampa, FL 336264507. Office phone: 8133445501.
What is Dr. Atefeh Vafa's NPI?
Dr. Atefeh Vafa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316390321, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Atefeh Vafa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Atefeh Vafa accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Atefeh Vafa commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0717); Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0129); Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.