Ms Vafa Rekaby, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Augusta, GA

Ms Vafa Rekaby, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Augusta, Georgia. She graduated from medical school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice American Current Care Pa and her current practice location is 1120 15th St, Augusta, Georgia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 721-3157.

Ms Vafa Rekaby is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 001752) 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 1104049790.

Contact Information

Ms Vafa Rekaby, MD
1120 15th St,
Augusta, GA 30912-0004
(706) 721-3157
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameMs Vafa Rekaby
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience27 Years
Location1120 15th St, Augusta, 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:
  • Ms Vafa Rekaby graduated from medical school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104049790
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/11/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345434304
  • Enrollment ID: I20101103000860

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ms Vafa Rekaby such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104049790NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 001752 (Georgia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
American Current Care Pa9739260019429

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameAmerican Current Care Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710168117
PECOS PAC ID: 9739260019
Enrollment ID: O20080220000473

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Ms Vafa Rekaby, MD
265 High Chaparral Dr,
Augusta, GA 30907-5103

Ph: (706) 650-3000
Ms Vafa Rekaby, MD
1120 15th St,
Augusta, GA 30912-0004

Ph: (706) 721-3157

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Family Medicine Doctors in Augusta, GA

Dr. Toya Hester Kelley, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
Phone: 706-721-3157    
Dr. Daria Ravangard, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
Phone: 706-721-6569    
Janis S. Coffin, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
Phone: 706-721-4588    Fax: 706-721-7264
Dr. William Robert Rout, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 963 Bennock Mill Dr., Augusta, GA 30906
Phone: 352-538-5899    
Racquel Puranda, MD
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Angela Overstreet Wright, MD
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Shahed Anam Ibn Faruk,
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
Phone: 706-721-2273    

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