Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. Lorraine Tafra, MD
Surgery Physician in Providence, RI · enumerated 2005.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1316946312
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Lorraine Tafra
Credential MD
Sex Female
Practice address 1 Blackstone Street, 2nd Floor, Providence, RI, 02903
Phone (401) 453-7520
Fax (401) 273-2919
Enumeration date Jul 20, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Jul 30, 2026
Taxonomy & licenses
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
About the MD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2216835 | Other | - | AETNA HMO |
| 844101400 | Medicaid | MD | - |
| V8380003 | Other | DC | BCBS |
| 58860001 | Other | - | BCBS DC |
| V8740002 | Other | DC | BCBS |
| 4589970 | Other | - | AETNA PPO |
| 851607 | Other | - | UNICARE NCPPO |
| 0001 | Other | - | CAREFIRST |
| 77987403 | Other | MD | BCBS |
| 77987405 | Other | MD | BCBS |
| V8080003 | Other | DC | BCBS |
| 77987401 | Other | - | BCBS MD |
| 77987404 | Other | - | BCBS MARYLAND |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Lorraine Tafra?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Lorraine Tafra is 1316946312, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Lorraine Tafra practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Providence, RI. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
Other providers at this practice address
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2026-07-30.