Frances J Lagana, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Worcester, MA

Frances J Lagana, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Worcester, Massachusetts. She went to Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. She is a member of the group practice Umass Memorial Medical Group Inc and her current practice location is 55 Lake Ave N, Department Of Orthopedics/podiatry, Worcester, Massachusetts. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (774) 443-4711.

Frances J Lagana is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number MA1882) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1750385514.

Contact Information

Frances J Lagana, DPM
55 Lake Ave N, Department Of Orthopedics/podiatry,
Worcester, MA 01655-0002
(774) 443-4711
(774) 443-4714

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameFrances J Lagana
GenderFemale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience37 Years
Location55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Frances J Lagana attended and graduated from Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1750385514
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/18/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214946458
  • Enrollment ID: I20060417000137

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Frances J Lagana such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1750385514NPI-NPPES
110016950AMedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist MA1882 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Umass Memorial Medical Center/university CampusWorcester, MAHospital
Healthalliance Hospitals, IncLeominster, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Umass Memorial Medical Group Inc42845398911889

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Frances J Lagana allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameUmass Memorial Medical Group Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760445373
PECOS PAC ID: 4284539891
Enrollment ID: O20040113000267

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. Frances J Lagana 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
Frances J Lagana, DPM
Po Box 415348,
Boston, MA 02241-5348

Ph: (800) 225-8885
Frances J Lagana, DPM
55 Lake Ave N, Department Of Orthopedics/podiatry,
Worcester, MA 01655-0002

Ph: (774) 443-4711

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