Dr. Robert J Defatta

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 22+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Robert J Defatta, MD,PH D, is an Otolaryngology specialist in Altoona, Wisconsin. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Otolaryngology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baldwin Area Medical Ctr, Black River Memorial Hospital, Hayward Area Memorial Hospital, Oak Leaf Surgical Hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital. Dr. Robert J Defatta also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Defatta Ent And Facial Plastic Surgery Sc. Dr. Robert J Defatta accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (715) 828-2368 to request Dr. Robert J Defatta the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1490 Rivers Edge Trail
Altoona, WI 54720-1495

Phone 1: (715) 828-2368


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Robert J Defatta
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0345335675
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

  • Otolaryngology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 22 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
  • PH D

Education and Training

  • Dr. Robert J Defatta attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2002.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1578697520
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, October 23, 2017

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does 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 Dr. Robert J Defatta

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Robert J Defatta has been primarily specialized in Otolaryngology for over 22 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Otolaryngology
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    Otolaryngology
    An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Otolaryngology
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    Otolaryngology
    An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
  • Otolaryngology / Pediatric Otolaryngology
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    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    A pediatric otolaryngologist has special expertise in the management of infants and children with disorders that include congenital and acquired conditions involving the aerodigestive tract, nose and paranasal sinuses, the ear and other areas of the head and neck. The pediatric otolaryngologist has special skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of childhood disorders of voice, speech, language and hearing.
  • Otolaryngology / Facial Plastic Surgery
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    Facial Plastic Surgery
    An otolaryngologist who specializes in facial plastic surgery.
  • Otolaryngology / Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
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    Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
    An otolaryngologist with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries are practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.
  • Otolaryngology / Otolaryngic Allergy
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    Otolaryngic Allergy
    An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of otolaryngic allergies and other allergic diseases.
  • Otolaryngology / Otology & Neurotology
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    Otology & Neurotology
    An otolaryngologist who treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including disorders of hearing and balance. The additional training in otology and neurotology emphasizes the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathology, genetics, immunology, microbiology and the etiology of diseases of the ear and temporal bone.
  • Otolaryngology / Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery
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    Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery
    An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of head and neck conditions.
  • Otolaryngology / Sleep Medicine
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    Sleep Medicine
    An Otolaryngologist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Defatta Ent And Facial Plastic Surgery Sc


Practice Locations

1490 Rivers Edge Trail
Altoona, WI 54720-1495
Phone: (715) 828-2368
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


1490 Rivers Edge Trl
Altoona, WI 54720-2755
Phone: (715) 828-2368
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 doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, October 23, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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