38 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lafont, Internist in New Hartford, NY?
Where did Dr. Lafont go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: San Joaquin General Hospital | New York Methodist Hospital Program
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
What languages does Dr. Lafont speak?
Dr. Lafont and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lafont typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lafont diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lafont. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lafont typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Timothy Lafont may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Lafont's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lafont accept my insurance?
Dr. Lafont accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 798-1500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lafont accept in New Hartford, NY?
Dr. Lafont in New Hartford, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Lifetime Healthcare
Martin's Point Health Care
Medica Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Lafont's office located?
Dr. Timothy Lafont's Primary Practice
1729 Burrstone Rd
New Hartford, NY 13413
(315) 798-1500
What hospitals are Dr. Lafont affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Lafont has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lafont's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lafont's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497745228.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lafont?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lafont
What is Dr. Timothy Lafont's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.