Dr. Pierre R Lafontant

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 39+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Pierre R Lafontant, MD, is an Anesthesiology specialist in North Miami Beach, Florida. He attended and graduated from Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Of City University Of New York in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Anesthesiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Plantation General Hospital. Dr. Pierre R Lafontant also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Sheridan Healthcorp Inc. Dr. Pierre R Lafontant accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Pierre R Lafontant at 160 Nw170Th St to request Dr. Pierre R Lafontant the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 160 Nw170Th St
North Miami Beach, FL 33169-5521


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Pierre R Lafontant
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8820070865
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

  • Anesthesiology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 39 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Pierre R Lafontant attended and graduated from Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Of City University Of New York in 1985.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1962629881
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, April 20, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

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 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.
  • 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. Pierre R Lafontant

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Pierre R Lafontant has been primarily specialized in Pediatric Anesthesiology for over 39 years of experience.
  • Anesthesiology / Pediatric Anesthesiology
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    Pediatric Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Sheridan Healthcorp Inc


Practice Locations

160 Nw170Th St
North Miami Beach, FL 33169-5521
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, February 27, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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