Dr Michele Joy Lapayowker, DO - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Pembroke Pines, FL

Dr Michele Joy Lapayowker, DO is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology" physician in Pembroke Pines, Florida. She graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Vitalmd Group Holding Llc and her current practice location is 601 Nw 179th Ave, Suite 102, Pembroke Pines, Florida. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (954) 436-2867.

Dr Michele Joy Lapayowker is licensed to practice in Florida (license number OS6957) 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 1457473704.

Contact Information

Dr Michele Joy Lapayowker, DO
601 Nw 179th Ave, Suite 102,
Pembroke Pines, FL 33029-2819
(954) 436-2867
(954) 442-5167

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michele Joy Lapayowker
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience34 Years
Location601 Nw 179th Ave, Pembroke Pines, Florida
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 Michele Joy Lapayowker graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457473704
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/06/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355498718
  • Enrollment ID: I20090422000284

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michele Joy Lapayowker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457473704NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VG0400XObstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology OS6957 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Holy Cross HospitalFort lauderdale, FLHospital
Boca Raton Regional HospitalBoca raton, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vitalmd Group Holding Llc8921091786459

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 Michele Joy Lapayowker allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameVitalmd Group Holding Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871572032
PECOS PAC ID: 8921091786
Enrollment ID: O20040406001878

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 Michele Joy Lapayowker 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 Michele Joy Lapayowker, DO
8781 N Lake Dasha Dr,
Plantation, FL 33324-3137

Ph: (954) 915-8542
Dr Michele Joy Lapayowker, DO
601 Nw 179th Ave, Suite 102,
Pembroke Pines, FL 33029-2819

Ph: (954) 436-2867

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