EMANUEL MEJIAS LAFONTAINE MD – NPI #1578087250
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.
EMANUEL MEJIAS LAFONTAINE is a surgeon located in PONCE, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578087250 to EMANUEL MEJIAS LAFONTAINE on August 03, 2017. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.
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NPI Profile for
EMANUEL MEJIAS LAFONTAINE
(about 9 years ago)
PONCE, PR 00716 Phone: (787) 415-1142 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
Kingwood, WV 26537-1141
Phone: (304) 329-4701
Fax: (304) 329-4716
Morgantown, WV 26505-1169
Phone: (304) 599-1448
Fax: (304) 599-5335
MORGANTOWN, WV 26505-1169 Phone: (304) 599-1448 Fax: (304) 599-5335
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208600000X - Surgery (Primary) |
PR | 22747 |
| 208D00000X - General Practice |
PR | 33394 |
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
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- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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