Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Mohamad Rifai, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Merrillville, IN

  • NPI 1396787479
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 48 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 E 89Th Ave, Suite 3A
Merrillville, IN 464107318
(219) 756-2900
fax (219) 756-2910

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 1, 2021
Year of graduation
1978 — 48 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Indiana #01035906
Medicaid
IN #100214490A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396787479. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
689
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$79,436
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 244 113 $111
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 153 152 $162
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 111 77 $74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 77 67 $116
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 62 62 $103
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 19 19 $113
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 12 12 $84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 11 11 $77

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 61. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$288
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC. 3 $155.36
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 7 $132.34

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$288

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Mohamad Rifai's medical specialty?
Dr. Mohamad Rifai practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Merrillville, IN.
Where does Dr. Mohamad Rifai practice?
Dr. Mohamad Rifai practices at 200 E 89Th Ave, Merrillville, IN 464107318. Office phone: 2197562900.
What is Dr. Mohamad Rifai's NPI?
Dr. Mohamad Rifai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396787479, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mohamad Rifai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mohamad Rifai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mohamad Rifai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.