Dr Rifquat Giwa, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Austell, GA

Dr Rifquat Giwa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Austell, Georgia. She went to Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. She is a member of the group practice Wellstar Medical Group, Llc and her current practice location is 3950 Austell Rd, Austell, Georgia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (770) 732-4025.

Dr Rifquat Giwa is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 063198) 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 1326202300.

Contact Information

Dr Rifquat Giwa, MD
3950 Austell Rd,
Austell, GA 30106-1121
(770) 732-4025
(770) 732-4023



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rifquat Giwa
GenderFemale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience18 Years
Location3950 Austell Rd, Austell, Georgia
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:
  • Dr Rifquat Giwa attended and graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326202300
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2008
  • Last Update Date: 11/22/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012042567
  • Enrollment ID: I20100323000181

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rifquat Giwa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326202300NPI-NPPES
233482843AMedicaidGA
233482843BMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist 063198 (Georgia)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 063198 (Georgia)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wellstar Cobb HospitalAustell, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wellstar Medical Group, Llc67090654021839

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameWellstar Medical Group, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558664003
PECOS PAC ID: 6709065402
Enrollment ID: O20110127000374

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Rifquat Giwa is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Rifquat Giwa, MD
3950 Austell Rd,
Austell, GA 30106-1121

Ph: (770) 732-4025
Dr Rifquat Giwa, MD
3950 Austell Rd,
Austell, GA 30106-1121

Ph: (770) 732-4025

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Hospitalist Doctors in Austell, GA

Leslie A Choy-hee, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3950 Austell Rd, Austell, GA 30106
Phone: 770-732-4025    Fax: 770-732-4023
Dr. Olatunde Idowu, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3950 Austell Rd, Box 22, Austell, GA 30106
Phone: 770-732-4022    Fax: 770-732-4023
Ms. Saira I Alimohamed, M.D.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3950 Austell Rd # 22, Austell, GA 30106
Phone: 770-732-4022    
Leonard L Sacks, M.D.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3950 Austell Rd # 22, Austell, GA 30106
Phone: 770-732-4022    Fax: 770-732-4023

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