Atefeh Vafa
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Atefeh Vafa is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Tampa, FL with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Atefeh Vafa has been part of the Tampa medical community since 2016 in group practice. She has been in practice for 14+ years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
13019 W Linebaugh Ave Ste 101, Tampa, FL 33626-4507
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
143
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
237
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
991
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $970k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$931 received from industry
59 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Atefeh Vafa's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 13, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
14 years in practice
Established
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 510023
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Atefeh Vafa
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Atefeh Vafa for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Tampa required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Atefeh Vafa
Dr. Vafa is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tampa, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (813) 344-5501.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Atefeh Vafa
Practice Location
13019 W Linebaugh Ave Ste 101, Tampa, FL 33626-4507
Mailing Address
13019 W Linebaugh Ave Ste 101, Tampa, FL 33626-4507
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