Richard Rifa, CRNA
19+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
2 locations
About Richard Rifa
Richard Rifa, CRNA is a healthcare provider practicing in Torrance, CA.
Specialty Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
2
Locations
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Credentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
No education details on file.
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 319176 | Registered Nurse | — |
| California | 1379 | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered |
Public Data Summary for Richard Rifa
With 19 years of practice, Richard Rifa is an established healthcare provider, CRNA,. Richard currently practices across 2 facilities, including Lac/harbor-ucla Med Center in Torrance, California. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215120753, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Richard Rifa
Where does Richard Rifa practice?
Richard Rifa practices at Lac/harbor-ucla Med Center in Torrance, California. Richard is also affiliated with 1 additional facility, listed below.
Does Richard Rifa accept Medicare?
CartoChrome does not have a verified Medicare assignment record for Richard Rifa. CMS opt-out records should be checked directly, and patients should call the practice to confirm Medicare acceptance for their specific plan.
What is Richard Rifa's NPI number?
Richard Rifa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215120753. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Richard Rifa been practicing?
Richard Rifa has approximately 19 years of practice experience.