Physician Profile
Joshua T. Rifkind, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Rifkind
Based in Pascagoula, MS, Joshua T. Rifkind, MD is listed in the NPI registry under medical oncology. Joshua is also listed as specializing in hematology & oncology. Medicare claims data shows Joshua provided 38,738 services to 844 patients. The services billed most often include injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg, low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, and injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg. NPI 1578656005 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (228) 809-5251
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2809 DENNY AVE
Pascagoula, MS 39581
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Medical Oncology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Anemia
- Blood clots
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Leukemia
- Lung cancer
- Lymphoma
- Prostate cancer
Abdominal cancer
- Peritoneal Cancer
Blood cancer
- Blood Cancer
Blood disorders
- Low Platelets
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Thick Blood
Cancer complications
- High calcium from cancer
Chest cancer
Complications
- Abdominal fluid swelling from cancer
- Fluid around lungs from cancer
Digestive cancer
- Appendix cancer
- Gallbladder cancer
Digestive cancers
Endocrine cancer
- Adrenal Tumors in Children
Endocrine cancers
Eye cancer
General oncology
- Cancer of unknown primary
Genetic risk
- Inherited Cancer Risk
Gynecologic cancer
Gynecologic cancers
Head and neck
Head and neck cancer
- Head and neck cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Salivary Gland Cancer
Metastatic cancer
- Cancer Spread to the Lung
Metastatic disease
- Cancer spread to bones
- Cancer that spread to brain
- Cancer that spread to liver
Neurologic cancers
Sarcomas
- Bone tumors
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
Skin cancer
Symptom evaluation
- Cancer pain
- Cancer-related fatigue
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Thoracic cancers
Treatment side effects
- Chemo Rash
- Mouth Sores From Chemo
- Nerve Pain From Chemo
Urologic cancer
- Penile Cancer
Urologic cancers
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Blood transfusion
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
Cancer treatment care
- Immunotherapy Side Effect Management
- Maintenance Cancer Therapy
Complication management
- Cancer Blood Clot Treatment
Consultations
- Cancer survivorship care
- Integrative oncology consultation
- Post-cancer surveillance scan review
- Pre-Surgery Chemotherapy Consultation
- Preventative Chemotherapy Consultation
- Radiopharmaceutical therapy consultation
- Second Opinion For Cancer
- Stem cell transplant consultation
- Tumor Board Case Review
Diagnostic testing
- Liquid Biopsy
Diagnostics
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Cancer Genetic Testing
- Pathology second opinion for cancer
- Tumor Biomarker Testing
Infusions
- Bone Strengthening Infusion
- Iron Infusion
- IV hydration for cancer patients
- Neurologic infusion treatment
Injections
- Red Blood Cell Booster Shot
- White Blood Cell Booster Injection
Medication management
- Oral cancer medication monitoring
Patient education
- Chemo Teaching And Education
Port and line care
- Central line placement in child
- Chemo port removal
- PICC line care and removal
Procedures
- Draining lung fluid
- Paracentesis
Specialized treatments
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Heated Chemotherapy Consultation
- Hepatic Artery Pump Chemotherapy Consultation
Specialty treatments
- Bone Strengthening Injections For Cancer
- CAR-T Therapy
- Chemo allergy desensitization
- Clinical Trial Screening
- Hormone Therapy For Cancer
- Spinal chemo injection
Supportive care
- Advance Care Planning For Cancer
- Cancer nutrition counseling
- Cancer pain management
- Cancer Rehabilitation Evaluation
- Cancer weight loss management
- Chemo brain treatment
- Chemo nausea treatment
- Cold cap therapy for hair loss
- Fertility Preservation for Teens Before Cancer Treatment
- Hospice care consultation
- Lymphedema evaluation
- Palliative cancer care
Treatment side effects
- Chemo Rash Treatment
Vascular access
- Chemo port flush and care
- Chemo port placement
- PICC line care and flush
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
38,738 services · 844 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
54 | As often as other peers in Medical Oncology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
43 | As often as other peers in Medical Oncology |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Medical Oncology |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
24 | As often as other peers in Medical Oncology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96367 |
120 | As often as other peers in Medical Oncology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
118 | Less often than most peers in Medical Oncology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
81 | Less often than most peers in Medical Oncology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
66 | As often as other peers in Medical Oncology |
| Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96375 |
62 | Less often than most peers in Medical Oncology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour | Treatment | 96415 |
60 | Less often than most peers in Medical Oncology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other oncologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Rifkind specialize in?
Dr. Rifkind is an oncologist in Pascagoula, MS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Medical Oncology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Rifkind located?
Dr. Rifkind is listed at 2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39581. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rifkind's phone number?
The number on file is (228) 809-5251. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Rifkind?
Dr. Rifkind's National Provider Identifier is 1578656005. 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 Dr. Rifkind go to medical school?
Dr. Rifkind attended Other, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Rifkind have?
Dr. Rifkind has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Rifkind do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rifkind performs imaging including ct scan of chest with contrast and ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast; provides treatments such as infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less and administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Rifkind's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Rifkind. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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