Mr Derek Aaron Lafont, PA-C - Medicare Physician Assistant in Augusta, GA

Mr Derek Aaron Lafont, PA-C is a medicare enrolled "Physician Assistant - Medical" in Augusta, Georgia. He went to Emory University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physician Assistant. He is a member of the group practice Augusta Oncology Associates, P.c. and his current practice location is 3696 Wheeler Rd, Augusta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 736-1830.

Mr Derek Aaron Lafont is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 004721) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1013980184.

Contact Information

Mr Derek Aaron Lafont, PA-C
3696 Wheeler Rd,
Augusta, GA 30909-6520
(706) 736-1830
(706) 650-7553

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMr Derek Aaron Lafont
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysician Assistant
Experience19 Years
Location3696 Wheeler Rd, Augusta, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Mr Derek Aaron Lafont attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013980184
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850307794
  • Enrollment ID: I20060301000433

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Derek Aaron Lafont such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013980184NPI-NPPES
639124321CMedicaidGA
639124321AMedicaidGA
639124321BMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363AM0700XPhysician Assistant - Medical 004721 (Georgia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Augusta Oncology Associates, P.c.892108975627

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Mr Derek Aaron Lafont is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mr Derek Aaron Lafont, PA-C
3696 Wheeler Rd,
Augusta, GA 30909-6520

Ph: (706) 736-1830
Mr Derek Aaron Lafont, PA-C
3696 Wheeler Rd,
Augusta, GA 30909-6520

Ph: (706) 736-1830

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