Christopher Ammond Lafond, MD, MPH - Medicare General Surgery in Traverse City, MI

Christopher Ammond Lafond, MD, MPH is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Traverse City, Michigan. He graduated from medical school in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Munson Medical Center and his current practice location is 1221 Sixth St Ste. 300, Traverse City, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 935-2400.

Christopher Ammond Lafond is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301097033) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1083930465.

Contact Information

Christopher Ammond Lafond, MD, MPH
1221 Sixth St Ste. 300,
Traverse City, MI 49684-2701
(231) 935-2400
(231) 935-2424

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Ammond Lafond
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience14 Years
Location1221 Sixth St Ste. 300, Traverse City, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher Ammond Lafond graduated from medical school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083930465
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/11/2010
  • Last Update Date: 01/28/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608025515
  • Enrollment ID: I20150625000443

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Ammond Lafond such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083930465NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 4301097033 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Munson Medical CenterTraverse city, MIHospital
Munson Healthcare Grayling HospitalGrayling, MIHospital
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial HospitalGaylord, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Munson Medical Center3072426287262

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher Ammond Lafond allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMunson Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083761860
PECOS PAC ID: 3072426287
Enrollment ID: O20040108000904

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher Ammond Lafond is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher Ammond Lafond, MD, MPH
1221 Sixth St Ste 300,
Traverse City, MI 49684-2360

Ph: (231) 935-2401
Christopher Ammond Lafond, MD, MPH
1221 Sixth St Ste. 300,
Traverse City, MI 49684-2701

Ph: (231) 935-2400

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