Dr. David Lightfoot

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 44+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. David Lightfoot, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Gualala, California. He attended and graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1980, having over 44 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Dr. David Lightfoot also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Empire Eye Doctors Medical Group Inc. Dr. David Lightfoot accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. David Lightfoot at 46900 Ocean Dr to request Dr. David Lightfoot the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 46900 Ocean Dr
Gualala, CA 95445-8353


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name David Lightfoot
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7911066329
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

  • Ophthalmology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 44 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.

Education and Training

  • Dr. David Lightfoot attended and graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1980.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1649260696
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, October 21, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does 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 Dr. David Lightfoot

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. David Lightfoot has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 44 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Empire Eye Doctors Medical Group Inc


Practice Locations

46900 Ocean Dr
Gualala, CA 95445-8353
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, September 18, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, July 1, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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