Arif Aziz Somjee, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Ashland, MS

Arif Aziz Somjee, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Ashland, Mississippi. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice North Mississippi Primary Health Care Inc and his current practice location is 15921 Boundary Drive, Box 92, Ashland, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (662) 224-8951.

Arif Aziz Somjee is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 14922) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1730129404.

Contact Information

Arif Aziz Somjee, MD
15921 Boundary Drive, Box 92,
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-8951
(662) 224-6459



Physician's Profile

Full NameArif Aziz Somjee
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience34 Years
Location15921 Boundary Drive, Ashland, Mississippi
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Arif Aziz Somjee attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730129404
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628138542
  • Enrollment ID: I20081124000038

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Arif Aziz Somjee such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730129404NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 14922 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kindred At HomeTupelo, MSHome health agency
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union CountyNew albany, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North Mississippi Primary Health Care Inc327451352816

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameNorth Mississippi Primary Health Care Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821092552
PECOS PAC ID: 3274513528
Enrollment ID: O20100414000677

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Arif Aziz Somjee, MD
15921 Boundary Drive, Box 92,
Ashland, MS 38603

Ph: (662) 224-8951
Arif Aziz Somjee, MD
15921 Boundary Drive, Box 92,
Ashland, MS 38603

Ph: (662) 224-8951

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 15921 Boundary Dr, Ashland, MS 38603
Phone: 662-224-8951    Fax: 662-224-6459

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