Mr. Derek Lafont

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 19+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Mr. Derek Lafont, PA,PA-C, is a Physician Assistant specialist in Aiken, South Carolina. He attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 2005, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in Physician Assistant. He is affiliated with many hospitals including University Hospital. Mr. Derek Lafont also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Medical Oncology Llc. Mr. Derek Lafont accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (803) 226-0104 to request Mr. Derek Lafont the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 450 Society Hill Dr
Aiken, SC 29803-1731

Phone 1: (803) 226-0104


Profile

Basics

Full Name Derek Lafont
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1850307794
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Physician Assistant (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 19 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Physician Assistant (PA)
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    Physician Assistant
    Physician assistant, practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They are formally educated to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment.
  • Certificated Physician Assistant (PA-C)
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    Certificated Physician Assistant
    Physician assistant, practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They are formally educated to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment.

Education and Training

  • Mr. Derek Lafont attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 2005.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1013980184
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, February 9, 2006

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Mr. Derek Lafont

  • English


Medical Licenses

Mr. Derek Lafont has been primarily specialized in Medical for over 19 years of experience.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Medical Oncology Llc


Practice Locations

450 Society Hill Dr
Aiken, SC 29803-1731
Phone: (803) 226-0104
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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