Dr. Laura B Destefano

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 19+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Laura B Destefano, DO, is a Dermatology specialist in Port Charlotte, Florida. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2005, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in Dermatology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Desoto Memorial Hospital. Dr. Laura B Destefano also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Waters Edge Dermatology Llc. Dr. Laura B Destefano accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (941) 235-2111 to request Dr. Laura B Destefano the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2484 Caring Way
Suite C
Port Charlotte, FL 33952-5306

Phone 1: (941) 235-2111

Fax: (941) 235-2112
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Laura B Destefano
Gender Female
PECOS ID 3678741972
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

  • Dermatology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 19 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. Laura B Destefano graduated from medical school in 2005.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1003145087
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, December 21, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, March 17, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • EHR - She 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 - 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.
  • 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 Dr. Laura B Destefano

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Laura B Destefano has been primarily specialized in Dermatology for over 19 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Dermatology
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    Dermatology
    A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Waters Edge Dermatology Llc


Practice Locations

2484 Caring Way
Suite C
Port Charlotte, FL 33952-5306

Phone: (941) 235-2111
Fax: (941) 235-2112
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, March 17, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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