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Mohammad H Rifai
Neurological Surgery · Merrillville, IN · NPI 1396787479
One page to bring to your appointment. Every figure is as reported to CMS by drug and device makers. Payments are legal and often routine; this is context for a conversation, not a verdict.
What was reported
$1,799.76
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025 · $414 in 2025
The $414 reported for 2025 was less than what a typical Neurological Surgery provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $604).
Who reported paying
General payments only, top 6 by amount.
- Depuy Synthes Sales INC. $640.11
- Medtronic, INC. $420.71
- Medtronic USA, INC. $221.75
- Spinal Elements, INC. $155.36
- Livanova USA, INC. $73.40
- Mimedx Group, INC. $33.80
Drugs and devices associated with these payments
Medical Devices Melody Tpv Synfix Evolution Kyphon Express II Kyphopak Tray Dermabond Prineo Viper Conduit Skyline Confidence Spinal Cement System Trialtis T-Pal Symphony
Association is not allocation: a product listed here means a payment was associated with it, not that money was paid to promote it. Detail covers 2023-2025.
Questions you might ask
- I saw Mohammad Rifai listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?
- Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?
- What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
Notes
Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.
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