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
- Primary practice
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750 Bayou Pines East Dr
Lake Charles, LA 706017184
(866) 328-8346
fax (706) 854-2149
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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.