Dr Jennifer Lafemina, MD - Medicare Surgical Oncology in Worcester, MA

Dr Jennifer Lafemina, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Worcester, Massachusetts. She graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Surgical Oncology. She is a member of the group practice Umass Memorial Medical Group Inc and her current practice location is 55 Lake Ave N, Division Of Surgical Oncology, Worcester, Massachusetts. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 334-5404.

Dr Jennifer Lafemina is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 229643) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1598713570.

Contact Information

Dr Jennifer Lafemina, MD
55 Lake Ave N, Division Of Surgical Oncology,
Worcester, MA 01655-0002
(508) 334-5404
(508) 334-5089

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jennifer Lafemina
GenderFemale
SpecialitySurgical Oncology
Experience21 Years
Location55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Jennifer Lafemina graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598713570
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/04/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436309135
  • Enrollment ID: I20121015000299

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jennifer Lafemina such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598713570NPI-NPPES
110092407AMedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 229643 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Umass Memorial Medical Center/university CampusWorcester, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Umass Memorial Medical Group Inc42845398911898

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. Dr Jennifer Lafemina allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUmass Memorial Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760445373
PECOS PAC ID: 4284539891
Enrollment ID: O20040113000267

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. Dr Jennifer Lafemina 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
Dr Jennifer Lafemina, MD
Po Box 415348,
Boston, MA 02241-5348

Ph: (800) 225-8885
Dr Jennifer Lafemina, MD
55 Lake Ave N, Division Of Surgical Oncology,
Worcester, MA 01655-0002

Ph: (508) 334-5404

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