Rudolph Lafontant, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Des Moines, IA

Rudolph Lafontant, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Des Moines, Iowa. He went to College Of Podiatric Med And Surgery, Des Moines University and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. His current practice location is 2629 Beaver Ave, Suite 15, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 223-5219.

Rudolph Lafontant is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 00597) 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 1235197542.

Contact Information

Rudolph Lafontant, DPM
2629 Beaver Ave, Suite 15,
Des Moines, IA 50310-3991
(515) 223-5219
(515) 274-9443

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRudolph Lafontant
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience32 Years
Location2629 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, Iowa
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:
  • Rudolph Lafontant attended and graduated from College Of Podiatric Med And Surgery, Des Moines University in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235197542
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507858743
  • Enrollment ID: I20060221000005

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rudolph Lafontant such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235197542NPI-NPPES
P01001290OtherIARAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist 00597 (Iowa)Primary

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. Rudolph Lafontant allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameFoot And Ankle Institute, Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447483722
PECOS PAC ID: 9830235621
Enrollment ID: O20091008000225

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. Rudolph Lafontant 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
Rudolph Lafontant, DPM
3613 Beaver Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50310-3273

Ph: (515) 223-5219
Rudolph Lafontant, DPM
2629 Beaver Ave, Suite 15,
Des Moines, IA 50310-3991

Ph: (515) 223-5219

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