Provider Profile
Derek A. Lafont, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Derek Lafont
Derek A. Lafont, PA-C is a physician assistant — medical based in Augusta, GA. Derek is a 2005 graduate of Emory University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Derek cared for 1,415 Medicare patients across 1,763 services. The services billed most often include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count, and blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (706) 736-1830
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3696 WHEELER RD
Augusta, GA 30909
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Physician Assistant - Medical generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Common cold
- Diabetes
- Flu
- High blood pressure
- Sinus infection
- UTI
Allergies
- Hives
- Seasonal allergies
Blood
Bone and joint
Digestive
Digestive health
Ear, Nose & Throat
Endocrine
Eye Care
- Pink eye
Foot and ankle
- Foot fungus
- Heel pain
General Health
- Chronic fatigue
Hair and scalp
- Hair loss
Headache and brain
- Tension headaches
Heart & Circulation
Hormones
- Perimenopause
- Testosterone deficiency
Infections
- Cellulitis
- COVID-19
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Ringworm
- Strep throat
Injury
Men's Health
- Erectile dysfunction
Mental Health
- Anxiety
- Depression
Metabolic
- Obesity
Nerve conditions
- Carpal tunnel
- Sciatica
Neurology
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Migraines
Pain
- Gout
- Low back pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Whiplash
Respiratory
Sexual Health
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Shingles
Skin cancer
Skin conditions
- Rosacea
Sleep
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Women's Health
- Yeast infection
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Allergies
Counseling
Dermatology
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 Rapid Test
- Mono Rapid Test
- Rapid Flu Swab
- Rapid strep testing
- TB Skin Test
- Urine Drug Screen
- Urine Pregnancy Test
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Earwax removal
- Removal of Foreign Object from Ear or Nose
Evaluations
Exams
- DOT Physical Exam
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Pre-Employment Physical
- School and camp physical
General Care
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
Hormones
Injections
Injury Care
Lab tests
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urinalysis
Mental Health
Metabolic
Minor surgery
Minor Surgery
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Minor laceration repair
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Prevention
Respiratory
- Asthma Action Plan Consultation
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment
Screening
Skin procedures
Treatments
Virtual care
Women's Health
- Birth control counseling
- Well-woman exam
Women's health
- Pap smear
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,763 services · 1,415 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
265 |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
257 |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
248 |
| Iron level | Lab test | 83540 |
160 |
| Ferritin (blood protein) level | Lab test | 82728 |
157 |
| Transferrin (iron binding protein) level | Lab test | 84466 |
141 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
113 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
107 |
| Folic acid level, serum | Lab test | 82746 |
76 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level | Lab test | 83615 |
66 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other physician assistants in Augusta 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Derek A. Lafont?
Derek A. Lafont is a physician assistant in Augusta, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Physician Assistant — Medical”.
NPI registry
What is Derek A. Lafont's address?
Derek A. Lafont is listed at 3696 Wheeler Rd, Augusta, GA 30909. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Derek A. Lafont?
The number on file is (706) 736-1830. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Derek A. Lafont's NPI number?
Derek A. Lafont's National Provider Identifier is 1013980184. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Derek A. Lafont train?
Derek A. Lafont attended Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Derek A. Lafont been practicing?
Derek A. Lafont has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Derek A. Lafont perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Derek A. Lafont performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Derek A. Lafont confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Derek A. Lafont. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.