Derek Lafont, PA-C
NPI 1013980184 · Medical Physician Assistant · Augusta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Lafont, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Augusta, GA (NPI 1013980184).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013980184
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 004721 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,763 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 265 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 257 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 248 | $10 |
| Iron Level83540 | 160 | $6 |
| Ferritin (blood Protein) Level82728 | 157 | $13 |
| Transferrin (iron Binding Protein) Level84466 | 141 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Loperamide Hclbrand: Loperamide | 92 | 55 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 86 | 66 |
| Dexamethasone | 79 | 47 |
| Letrozole | 71 | 22 |
| Prednisone | 70 | 48 |
| Lidocaine/Prilocainebrand: Lidocaine-Prilocaine | 64 | 51 |
| Acyclovir | 56 | 15 |
| Anastrozole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,640 across 222 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-09
- Last updated
- 2021-07-21
- Certified
- 2021-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Lafont's NPI number?
- Derek Lafont's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013980184, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Lafont's specialty?
- Derek Lafont is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Derek Lafont located?
- Derek Lafont's practice location on file with NPPES is 3696 Wheeler Rd, Augusta, GA 30909-6520.
- What is Derek Lafont's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Lafont is (706) 736-1830.
- Does Derek Lafont accept Medicare?
- Derek Lafont is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Lafont's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Lafont's NPI (1013980184) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.