Dr. Rafael Lao

Overview

Dr. Rafael Lao, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Olney, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Crawford Memorial Hospital, Daviess Community Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, Richland Memorial Hospital. Dr. Rafael Lao accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (618) 393-4234 to request Dr. Rafael Lao the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

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 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. Rafael Lao

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Nephrology click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.	01042614A	Indiana

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Crawford Memorial Hospital	Robinson, Illinois	Critical Access Hospitals	Government - Hospital District Or Authority
Daviess Community Hospital	Washington, Indiana	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
Good Samaritan Hospital	Vincennes, Indiana	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital	Lawrenceville, Illinois	Critical Access Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
Richland Memorial Hospital	Olney, Illinois	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Practice Locations

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Dr. Rafael Lao [NPI: 1265477053]Nephrology