Dr. Peter Lafon
General Surgery in Cushing, Oklahoma
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 44+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Peter Lafon, DO, is a General Surgery specialist in Cushing, Oklahoma. He attended and graduated from Oklahoma College Of Osteopathic Medicine And Surgery in 1980, having over 44 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Bristow Medical Center, Drumright Regional Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital Cushing, Perry Memorial Hospital, Prague Community Hospital. Dr. Peter Lafon also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Peter Lafon, Do, Pllc. Dr. Peter Lafon accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (918) 225-6904 to request Dr. Peter Lafon the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Peter Lafon |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6709865967 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 44 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help 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. Peter Lafon attended and graduated from Oklahoma College Of Osteopathic Medicine And Surgery in 1980.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1689642720
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, August 21, 2009
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Peter Lafon
Medical Licenses
Dr. Peter Lafon has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 44 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 2537 | Oklahoma |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Bristow, Oklahoma | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Drumright, Oklahoma | Critical Access Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Cushing, Oklahoma | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Perry, Oklahoma | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Prague, Oklahoma | Critical Access Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Peter Lafon, Do, Pllc | 2 |
Practice Locations
2340 E Main St
Cushing, OK 74023-2905
Phone: (918) 225-6904
Fax: (918) 225-4559
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
Friday, August 21, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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