Rifas Donald MD offers Physicians services in Sacramento CA, CA area.
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Insurance Accepted
Insurance Accepted include BCBS Blue Card PPO;BCC CaliforniaCare HMO;BCC PPO;CIGNA HMO;CIGNA Open Access;CIGNA PPO;First Health PPO;HealthNet CA Large Group HMO;HealthNet CA Large Group PPO;Multiplan PPO;PacifiCare HMO;Pacificare PPO;PHCS PPO;UHC Choice Plus POS;UHC Options PPO
Trusted To Make Decisions?
Based on 1 response, when asked if they trust Dr. Rifas to make decisions or recommendations that they believe to be in their best interest, HealthGrades users on average responded 'Definitely not.' Response is averaged using standard rounding.
Licensed
No (All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves.)
Hospital Affiliation
Mercy General Hospital;Mercy Hospital Of Folsom;Mercy San Juan Medical Center;Methodist Hospital of Sacramento;Northridge Hospital Medical Center;Sequoia Hospital;Sutter General Hospital;Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa
How Long Did You Wait?
Based on 1 response, when asked how long they had to wait before seeing Dr. Rifas, HealthGrades users on average responded 'Over 45 minutes.' Response is averaged using standard rounding.
Overall Recommendation
Out of 1 patient that has completed a Patient Experience Survey on this provider, 0% would recommend Dr. Rifas to their family and friends.
Medical School Recognition
Out of the 3326 physicians who graduated from University Of Missouri--Columbia School Of Medicine, 79% are HealthGrades' Recognized.
Residency Recognition
Out of the 2 providers who completed their residency at University Hi Integr Med Res Program, 100% are HealthGrades' Recognized.
Consumer Searches
Out of 26 Pulmonology physicians in Sacramento, CA, Dr. Rifas is ranked 6th in the number of searches on Healthgrades' site.
Specialty
Anesthesiology (Anesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine), Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease)
Fellowship Recognition
Out of the 52 providers who completed their fellowship at University Calif Davis, 98% are HealthGrades' Recognized.
Specialist
Anesthesiologist, Internist (Critical Care Practitioner, Pulmonologist)
Insurance
Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Independence Blue Cross
Residency
Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Queen'S Med Ctr, Cleveland Clinic Fndn
License Information
State Board: Medical Board Of California Expiry Date: 2008-07-31
Physician Name
Donald Charles Rifas, MD, Rifas Donald Charles, MD
Medical School
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine
