Bita Ghaffari, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Diamondhead, MS

Bita Ghaffari, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Diamondhead, Mississippi. She graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Memorial Hospital At Gulfport and her current practice location is 4433 Leisure Time Dr., Diamondhead, Mississippi. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (228) 586-9229.

Bita Ghaffari is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 19006) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1568423697.

Contact Information

Bita Ghaffari, MD
4433 Leisure Time Dr.,
Diamondhead, MS 39525-3334
(228) 586-9229
(228) 586-9230



Physician's Profile

Full NameBita Ghaffari
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience24 Years
Location4433 Leisure Time Dr., Diamondhead, Mississippi
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Bita Ghaffari graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568423697
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/19/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698678803
  • Enrollment ID: I20070906000273

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Bita Ghaffari such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568423697NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 19006 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Encompass Health Home Health Of Gulf CoastGulfport, MSHome health agency
Memorial Hospital At GulfportGulfport, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport2466524012376

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Entity NameMemorial Hospital At Gulfport
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215546635
PECOS PAC ID: 2466524012
Enrollment ID: O20090515000396

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Bita Ghaffari, MD
149 Drinkwater Blvd.,
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520

Ph: (228) 467-8676
Bita Ghaffari, MD
4433 Leisure Time Dr.,
Diamondhead, MS 39525-3334

Ph: (228) 586-9229

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Dr. Amber Hope Mcilwain, M.D.
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Dr. Garrett Fratesi, DO
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Phone: 228-822-6006    Fax: 228-255-3626
Erin Adam Dewitt, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 228-255-8818    Fax: 228-255-8820
Ronald Fulton Kellum, M.D.
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Practice Location: 4433 Leisure Time, Diamondhead, MS 39525
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Dr. David F Roberts, M.D.
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