Dr. Thomas J Lakata

Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
31+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Thomas J Lakata, DO, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Umdnj New Jersey School Of Osteo Medicine in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lehigh Valley Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital. Dr. Thomas J Lakata also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lehigh Valley Physician Group. Dr. Thomas J Lakata accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (610) 402-8950 to request Dr. Thomas J Lakata the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

1230 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Suite 201
Allentown, PA 18103-6367

(610) 402-8950

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Basics

Full Name	Thomas J Lakata
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	7911918164
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 31 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. Thomas J Lakata attended and graduated from Umdnj New Jersey School Of Osteo Medicine in 1993.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1407802580
NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, May 26, 2006
NPPES Last Update: Thursday, November 19, 2015

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. Thomas J Lakata

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Thomas J Lakata has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 31 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine click for detail 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.	OS008475L	Pennsylvania

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Lehigh Valley Hospital	Allentown, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg	Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem	Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital	Coaldale, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Lehigh Valley Physician Group	Lehigh Valley Physician Group	1087

Practice Locations

1230 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Suite 201
Allentown, PA 18103-6367

Phone: (610) 402-8950
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