Dr. John Anthony Lafata

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 34+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. John Anthony Lafata, DO, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Sylva, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1990, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Medwest Harris, Medwest Haywood, Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, Park Ridge Health. Dr. John Anthony Lafata also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices Llc. Dr. John Anthony Lafata accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 586-8971 to request Dr. John Anthony Lafata the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 98 Doctors Dr
Sylva, NC 28779-4503

Phone 1: (828) 586-8971


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name John Anthony Lafata
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2062322407
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 34 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. John Anthony Lafata attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1990.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1083686646
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, September 4, 2012

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. John Anthony Lafata

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. John Anthony Lafata has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 34 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices Llc


Practice Locations

98 Doctors Dr
Sylva, NC 28779-4503
Phone: (828) 586-8971
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 Tuesday, September 4, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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