Dr. Richard S Lafans

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 22+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Richard S Lafans, CP,PHD, is a Clinical Psychologist specialist in Woodbury, Minnesota. He graduated in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Richard S Lafans also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including The Community Circle, Pllc. Dr. Richard S Lafans may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Richard S Lafans at 2056 Woodlane Dr to request Dr. Richard S Lafans the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2056 Woodlane Dr
Woodbury, MN 55125-2917
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Profile

Basics

Full Name Richard S Lafans
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4486541448
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Clinical Psychologist (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 22 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Care Partner (CP)
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    Care Partner
    A Care Partner is someone designated by the patient who can provide emotional, spiritual and physical support to him/her during the hospitalization. You can be a member of the patient's immediate family, such as a spouse, parent or sibling, or you can be a friend of the patient. The Care Partner program was designed to offer patients the opportunity to have someone close to them be involved in their care and partner with the healthcare teams during their hospital stay.
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
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    Doctor of Philosophy
    A doctorate in any discipline except medicine, or sometimes theology.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Richard S Lafans graduated in 2002.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1952386526
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, June 13, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not 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. Richard S Lafans

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Richard S Lafans has been primarily specialized in Psychologist for over 22 years of experience.
  • Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers / Psychologist
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    Psychologist
    A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.


Medical Group Practice

  • The Community Circle, Pllc


Practice Locations

2056 Woodlane Dr
Woodbury, MN 55125-2917
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 Thursday, April 17, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, June 13, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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