JOSEPH R. LACH M.D. – NPI #1518996792
Internal Medicine

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JOSEPH LACH is a physician located in SEDONA, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1518996792 to JOSEPH LACH on July 01, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Dec 22, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOSEPH LACH below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH R. LACH

NPI Number
1518996792
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH R. LACH
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3700 W STATE ROUTE 89A
SEDONA, AZ 86336-4937
Phone: (928) 204-4944 Fax:
Mailing address
1200 N BEAVER ST
ATTN: PAYER CREDENTIALING
FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001-3118
Phone: (928) 213-6235 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 22, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JOSEPH LACH

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidOH0724658
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 OH 35-05-3812

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1985
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOSEPH LACH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • VERDE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      269 SOUTH CANDY LANE
      COTTONWOOD, AZ 86326

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