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Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology and Immunology

Professional interests include: lupus nephritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), autoimmune diseases

725 Albany Street Shapiro 7, Suite A
Boston, MA 02118

(617) 414-8601

Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD is a nephrologist in West Roxbury, MA specializing in adult nephrology and immunology. Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Boston Medical Center.

Office Locations

1400 Vfw Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132

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200 Springs Road Edith Nourse Rogers Mvh (518)
Bedford, MA 01730

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Boston Medical Center

650 Albany Street 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02118

(617) 414-8680

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725 Albany Street Shapiro 7, Suite A
Boston, MA 02118

(617) 414-8601

(617) 414-8664

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Some issues Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD treated as a nephrologist in West Roxbury, MA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	89
inpatient care	89

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD treated as a nephrologist in West Roxbury, MA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	204
inpatient care	204

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	21

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	57
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD treated as a nephrologist in West Roxbury, MA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	198
inpatient care	198

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	19
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	67
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD treated as a nephrologist in West Roxbury, MA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	113
inpatient care	113

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	69
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2015

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD treated as a nephrologist in West Roxbury, MA were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care	151
inpatient care	151

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2015

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	12

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	13
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	18

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD From 2012 - 2015

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	48
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

He is certified by the Nephrology American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Board Certification: Nephrology American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Boston Medical Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	$8,580 $8,580
EISAI INC.	$6,540 $6,540
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.	$4,080 $4,080
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$1,700 NON-PRODUCT $1,700
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	$788 Non-Covered Product $788

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$20,942
Travel and Lodging	$619
Food and Beverage	$125

Research Payments

Dr. Ian R. Rifkin, MBBCh, PHD, MD has received 17 research payments totaling $790,343.

Biography

Dr. Ian Rifkin's specialties are immunology and adult nephrology. He has a special interest in lupus nephritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). His professional affiliations include Boston Medical Center and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.