Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lafata, Internist in Clyde, NC?
Dr. John Lafata, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Clyde, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lafata graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL and completed his residency at Tripler Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Fitzsimons Army Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Lafata is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lafata’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lafata’s office at (828) 452-0331.
Where did Dr. Lafata go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tripler Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Fitzsimons Army Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Fitzsimons Army Med Center
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mi | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Primary Care Physician
Is Dr. Lafata board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. John Lafata, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lafata speak?
Dr. Lafata and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lafata typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lafata 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. Lafata. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lafata typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. John Lafata 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. Lafata's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lafata accept my insurance?
Dr. Lafata accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 452-0331 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lafata accept in Clyde, NC?
Dr. Lafata in Clyde, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Humana
Liberty Health
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Medicaid
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lafata's office located?
What is Dr. Lafata's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lafata's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083686646.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lafata?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lafata
What is Dr. John Lafata's specialty?
Dr. Lafata is a Internist near Clyde, NC.
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.
Is this Dr. John Lafata affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lafata is affiliated with Harris Regional Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is John Lafata accepting new patients in Clyde, NC?
Yes, Dr. John Lafata is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Lafata offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lafata's office at (828) 452-0331 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Lafata?
Please contact Dr. Lafata's office at (828) 452-0331 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Lafata have?
Dr. John Lafata is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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