Gilbert Lafontant, MD - Medicare Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation in Elkins Park, PA

Gilbert Lafontant, MD is a medicare enrolled "Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation" physician in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. He is a member of the group practice Einstein Practice Plan Inc and his current practice location is 60 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (215) 662-6600.

Gilbert Lafontant is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD040847L) 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 1306916093.

Contact Information

Gilbert Lafontant, MD
60 Township Line Rd,
Elkins Park, PA 19027-2220
(215) 662-6600
(215) 254-2599



Physician's Profile

Full NameGilbert Lafontant
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Experience38 Years
Location60 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Gilbert Lafontant graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306916093
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/09/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608053772
  • Enrollment ID: I20110527000342

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gilbert Lafontant such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306916093NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208100000XPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation MD040847L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Albert Einstein Medical CenterPhiladelphia, PAHospital
Jefferson HeathPhiladelphia, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Einstein Practice Plan Inc2769395896591

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameEinstein Practice Plan Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760434468
PECOS PAC ID: 2769395896
Enrollment ID: O20040219000728

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Gilbert Lafontant, MD
101 E Olney Ave, Suite 400,
Philadelphia, PA 19120-2421

Ph: (215) 456-7000
Gilbert Lafontant, MD
60 Township Line Rd,
Elkins Park, PA 19027-2220

Ph: (215) 662-6600

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Doctors in Elkins Park, PA

Dr. Nicholas P Diamond, DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 8080 Old York Rd, Suite 208, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Phone: 215-782-8760    Fax: 215-635-7130
Dr. Michael Marino, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 60 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Phone: 215-663-6677    Fax: 215-663-6265
Dr. Jeffrey North, M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 60 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Phone: 215-663-6677    Fax: 215-663-6265
Dr. Kristie Y Kim, M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 60 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Phone: 215-663-6677    Fax: 215-663-6265
Rebecca Samantha Ovsiowitz, M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 333 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Phone: 215-663-9688    Fax: 215-663-9703
Dr. Daniel K Moon, M.D., M.S.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 60 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Phone: 215-663-6000    

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