Physician Profile

Lorraine Tafra, MD

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About Dr. Tafra

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 1986

Specialty

Surgery (Primary)
Surgery (Additional)
Surgery (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

RI licenseMD21501
MD licenseD0055097
NY license340627
NPI1316946312
NPI issued07/20/2005

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

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 is Dr. Tafra's specialty?

Dr. Tafra is a general surgeon in Providence, RI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Tafra?

Dr. Tafra is listed at 1 Blackstone Street 2Nd Floor, Providence, RI 02903. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Tafra?

The number on file is (401) 453-7520. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Tafra's NPI number?

Dr. Tafra's National Provider Identifier is 1316946312. 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

What is Dr. Tafra's medical education?

Dr. Tafra attended Other, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Tafra been practicing?

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

CMS public data

Has Dr. Tafra confirmed this information?

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