Dr John R Lafrentz, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Huntsville, AL

Dr John R Lafrentz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Huntsville, Alabama. He went to University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Huntsville Ear,nose And Throat Physicians P.c. and his current practice location is 285 Chateau Dr, Huntsville, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 882-0165.

Dr John R Lafrentz is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00023611) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1639129885.

Contact Information

Dr John R Lafrentz, MD
285 Chateau Dr,
Huntsville, AL 35801-6401
(256) 882-0165
(256) 882-7846



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John R Lafrentz
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience30 Years
Location285 Chateau Dr, Huntsville, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr John R Lafrentz attended and graduated from University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639129885
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/13/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476525650
  • Enrollment ID: I20040809000782

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John R Lafrentz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639129885NPI-NPPES
51521796OtherBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 00023611 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Crestwood Medical CenterHuntsville, ALHospital
Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Huntsville Ear,nose And Throat Physicians P.c.27694526063

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Entity NameHuntsville Ear,nose And Throat Physicians P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124168349
PECOS PAC ID: 2769452606
Enrollment ID: O20040728001356

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr John R Lafrentz is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr John R Lafrentz, MD
285 Chateau Dr,
Huntsville, AL 35801-6401

Ph: (256) 882-0165
Dr John R Lafrentz, MD
285 Chateau Dr,
Huntsville, AL 35801-6401

Ph: (256) 882-0165

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Huntsville, AL

Dr. Joseph Stephen Brigance, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 201 Whitesport Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-881-5353    Fax: 256-881-0712
Sundeep Alapati, D.O.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 927 Franklin St Se Ste 100, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-536-9300    Fax: 256-535-9032
Dr. Michael D Mcfadden, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1963 Memorial Parkway Sw, Suite 5, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-536-9300    Fax: 256-535-9032
Benjamin David Powell, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 201 Whitesport Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-881-5353    Fax: 256-881-0712
Dr. Neeta Kohli-dang, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 285 Chateau Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-882-0165    Fax: 256-882-7846
Dr. Herman Mckinley Teachey, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1963 Memorial Parkway Sw, Suite 5, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-536-9300    Fax: 256-535-9032
Dr. Jason P Lockette, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 8 Ross St Nw, Huntsville, AL 35806
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