Paul C Lafata, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in West Lawn, PA

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Paul C Lafata, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in West Lawn, Pennsylvania. He went to Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. His current practice location is 25 Stevens Ave, West Lawn, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (610) 678-4581.

Paul C Lafata is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number SC004661-L) 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 1790785947.

Contact Information

Paul C Lafata, DPM
25 Stevens Ave,
West Lawn, PA 19609-1424
(610) 678-4581
(610) 678-8677

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NamePaul C Lafata
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience25 Years
Location25 Stevens Ave, West Lawn, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Paul C Lafata attended and graduated from Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790785947
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/29/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/05/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799735957
  • Enrollment ID: I20050421000336

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paul C Lafata such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790785947NPI-NPPES
1462377OtherPAHIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD
50015444OtherPACAPITAL BLUE CROSS
P00203039OtherPAPALMETTO GBA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery SC004661-L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph Medical CenterReading, PAHospital
Reading HospitalWest reading, PAHospital

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. Paul C Lafata allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameWest Lawn Podiatry Associates Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487658852
PECOS PAC ID: 6507804580
Enrollment ID: O20050420000708

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. Paul C Lafata 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
Paul C Lafata, DPM
25 Stevens Ave,
West Lawn, PA 19609-1424

Ph: (610) 678-4581		Paul C Lafata, DPM
25 Stevens Ave,
West Lawn, PA 19609-1424

Ph: (610) 678-4581

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Podiatrist in West Lawn, PA

West Lawn Podiatry Associates P.c.
Podiatrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 25 Stevens Ave, West Lawn, PA 19609
Phone: 610-678-4581    Fax: 610-678-4599
Paul N Lafata, D.P.M.
Podiatrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 25 Stevens Ave, West Lawn, PA 19609
Phone: 610-678-4581    Fax: 610-678-4599

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