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Ekei J. Tanifum, M.D.

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At a glance

About Dr. Tanifum

Based in Fort Stewart, GA, Ekei J. Tanifum, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Ekei cared for 181 Medicare patients across 263 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes, and hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less. NPI 1629186614 identifies this record in the national registry.

Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.

Education & Training

School Other Graduated: 1986

Specialty

Family Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

LA licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 308952As reported
MI licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 4301073047As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1629186614Issued 2006

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Ekei J. Tanifum?

Ekei J. Tanifum is a family doctor in Fort Stewart, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.

NPI registry

What is Ekei J. Tanifum's address?

Ekei J. Tanifum is listed at 1061 Harmon Ave, Fort Stewart, GA 31314. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Ekei J. Tanifum?

The number on file is (912) 435-6965. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Ekei J. Tanifum's NPI number?

Ekei J. Tanifum's National Provider Identifier is 1629186614. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

Where did Ekei J. Tanifum train?

Ekei J. Tanifum attended Other, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Ekei J. Tanifum been practicing?

Ekei J. Tanifum has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Ekei J. Tanifum perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Ekei J. Tanifum the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Ekei J. Tanifum confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ekei J. Tanifum. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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