Dr. Rafael Lao

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 42+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Rafael Lao, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Olney, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Crawford Memorial Hospital, Daviess Community Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, Richland Memorial Hospital. Dr. Rafael Lao accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (618) 393-4234 to request Dr. Rafael Lao the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 117 N Boone St
Olney, IL 62450-2109

Phone 1: (618) 393-4234


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Rafael Lao
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3678592086
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • Nephrology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 42 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. Rafael Lao attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1982.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1265477053
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, June 17, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 12, 2010

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 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. Rafael Lao

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Rafael Lao has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 42 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Nephrology
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    Nephrology
    An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.


Affiliated Hospitals



Practice Locations

117 N Boone St
Olney, IL 62450-2109
Phone: (618) 393-4234
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, July 12, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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