Dr Robert A Lapkin, MD in New Britain, CT - Internal Medicine

Dr Robert A Lapkin, MD is a Internal Medicine - Nephrology physician based in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr Robert A Lapkin is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 017303) and his current practice location is 1 Liberty Sq, New Britain, Connecticut. He can be reached at his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 827-1343.

NPI number for Dr Robert A Lapkin is 1255302220 and his current mailing address is 1 Liberty Sq, New Britain, Connecticut. He does not participate in medicare program and thus does not accept medicare assignments. His NPI Number is 1255302220.

Contact Information

	Dr Robert A Lapkin, MD
	1 Liberty Sq, New Britain, CT 06051-2636
	(860) 827-1343
	(860) 827-1012

Physician's Profile

Full Name	Dr Robert A Lapkin
Gender	Male
Speciality	Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Location	1 Liberty Sq, New Britain, Connecticut
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Does not participate in Medicare Program. He may not accept medicare assignment.

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1255302220
Provider Enumeration Date: 01/30/2006
Last Update Date: 10/03/2007

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert A Lapkin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1255302220	NPI	-	NPPES
1173038	Medicaid	CT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
207RN0300X	Internal Medicine - Nephrology	017303 (Connecticut)	Primary

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 Robert A Lapkin is NOT enrolled with medicare and thus cannot prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing Address	Practice Location Address
Dr Robert A Lapkin, MD 1 Liberty Sq, New Britain, CT 06051-2636 Ph: (860) 827-1343	Dr Robert A Lapkin, MD 1 Liberty Sq, New Britain, CT 06051-2636 Ph: (860) 827-1343

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Internal Medicine Doctors in New Britain, CT

Dr. Michael G. Genovesi, M.D. Nephrology Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 300 Kensington Ave, New Britain, CT 06051 Phone: 860-224-6266 Fax: 860-224-6269
Brenda Nurse, M.D. Nephrology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 2150 Corbin Ave, New Britain, CT 06053 Phone: 860-832-6248
Dr. Yousong Wang, M.D. Nephrology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 300 Kensington Ave, New Britain, CT 06051 Phone: 860-612-0485
Justin B Lundbye, M.D. Nephrology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 100 Grand St, Cardiology Department, New Britain, CT 06052 Phone: 860-224-5731 Fax: 860-224-5749
Rekha Kumari, MD Nephrology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 100 Grand St, New Britain, CT 06052 Phone: 860-224-5990 Fax: 860-972-7040
Dr. Manmeet Kaur, M.D. Nephrology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 100 Grand St, Joslin Diabetes Center, New Britain, CT 06052 Phone: 860-224-5672
Dr. Ujwol Karmacharya, MD Nephrology Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 100 Grand Street, New Britain, CT 06052 Phone: 860-224-5011

Dr Robert A Lapkin, MD - Internal Medicine in New Britain, CT