Physician Profile
Lana M. Rifkin, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Rifkin
Lana M. Rifkin, MD is a healthcare provider in Boston, MA specializing in ophthalmology. Lana trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. Medicare claims data shows Lana provided 3,129 services to 1,401 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, injection, triamcinolone acetonide (xipere), 1 mg, and imaging of retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1053553867.
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
- (617) 367-4800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
50 STANIFORD ST SUITE 600
Boston, MA 02114
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,129 services · 1,401 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug or substance into membrane covering eyeball | Procedure | 67515 |
20 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug into the space between the cornea and retina in the eye | Procedure | 67516 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
524 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
150 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
40 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 5
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 — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Boston 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug or substance into membrane covering eyeball 3
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Rifkin specialize in?
Dr. Rifkin is an eye doctor in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Rifkin located?
Dr. Rifkin is listed at 50 Staniford St Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rifkin's phone number?
The number on file is (617) 367-4800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Rifkin?
Dr. Rifkin's National Provider Identifier is 1053553867. 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. Rifkin go to medical school?
Dr. Rifkin attended University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Rifkin have?
Dr. Rifkin has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Rifkin do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rifkin performs procedures including injection of drug or substance into membrane covering eyeball and injection of drug into the space between the cornea and retina in the eye; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Rifkin's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Rifkin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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