Ms. Melissa M Lafferty
Physician Assistant in Altoona, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 14+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Ms. Melissa M Lafferty, PA, is a Physician Assistant specialist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. She graduated in 2010, having over 14 years of diverse experience, especially in Physician Assistant. Ms. Melissa M Lafferty also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Blair Gastroenterology Associates. Ms. Melissa M Lafferty accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (814) 946-5469 to request Ms. Melissa M Lafferty the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Melissa M Lafferty |
Professional Name |
Melisaa Marie Vaughn |
Gender |
Female |
PECOS ID |
7416088752 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Physician Assistant (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 14 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Physician Assistant (PA)
help Physician Assistant
Physician assistant, practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They are formally educated to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment.
Education and Training
- Ms. Melissa M Lafferty graduated in 2010.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1255650008
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She 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.
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EHR - She does not 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.
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MHI - She 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.
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MOC - She 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 Ms. Melissa M Lafferty
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Blair Gastroenterology Associates
| Blair Gastroenterology Associates | 20 |
Practice Locations
810 Valley View Blvd
Altoona, PA 16602-6342
Phone: (814) 946-5469
Fax: (814) 946-4970
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 physician 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, July 1, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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