Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Lafuente, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Hospitalist Physician · Lake Charles, LA

  • NPI 1760688311
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
750 Bayou Pines East Dr
Lake Charles, LA 706017184
(866) 328-8346
fax (706) 854-2149

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 29, 2025
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
Louisiana #201503 · Louisiana #MD.201503 · Texas #Q4621 · Ohio #35144219
Medicaid
LA #1026417

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1760688311. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
771
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$67,678
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 504 188 $76
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 163 159 $109
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 59 58 $126
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 30 13 $48
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 15 15 $163

In context: peer comparison

Among 18 peers in this city , average services per provider: 109. This provider delivers 7.1× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Lafuente's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Lafuente practices Internal Medicine Physician in Lake Charles, LA.
Where does Dr. Michael Lafuente practice?
Dr. Michael Lafuente practices at 750 Bayou Pines East Dr, Lake Charles, LA 706017184. Office phone: 8663288346.
What is Dr. Michael Lafuente's NPI?
Dr. Michael Lafuente's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760688311, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Lafuente accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Lafuente accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Lafuente commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.