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EMANUEL MEJIAS LAFONTAINE MD
NPI 1578087250
Surgery in Ponce, PR

Active since August 03, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.11/100
CMS Quality Rating
1010 PASEO DE VETERANOS, PONCE, PR 00716(787) 415-1142 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 17, 2026, Sep 10, 2025, Apr 1, 2024 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2017).

About Emanuel Mejias Lafontaine Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

EMANUEL MEJIAS LAFONTAINE MD (NPI 1578087250) is an individual surgery provider in Ponce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (22747) and active in the NPI registry since August 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Damas Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578087250
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameEMANUEL MEJIAS LAFONTAINECredential: MD
Location Address1010 PASEO DE VETERANOSPonce, PR 00716
Mailing Address1010 Paseo Del VeteranoPonce, PR 00716-2001 · (787) 843-2750
Phone(787) 415-1142
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 17, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1578087250 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 22747
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License 33394 (PR)

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Emanuel Mejias Lafontaine Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3971979378
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230915003319
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Emanuel Mejias Lafontaine reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Monongalia County General Hospital Company
Specialist
2000 MON HEALTH MEDICAL PARK DR STE 2300
Morgantown, WV 26505
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 318 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447673223 (304) 599-8802
Preston Memorial Hospital Corporation
Critical Access
150 MEMORIAL DR
Kingwood, WV 26537
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1841230661 (West Virginia)
  • 112 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013950054 (304) 329-1400
Southern Surgical Group LLC
Surgery
1010 PASEO DEL VETERANO
Ponce, PR 00716
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427862481 (787) 492-0111

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
34 services19 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
22 services22 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
22 services15 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
19 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hospital Damas Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Ponce, PR
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number400022
LocationPonce By Pass #2213Ponce, PR 00717 · Ponce County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00716 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$88.07 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.88 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $17.72 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

90.11/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality66.96
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Emanuel Mejias Lafontaine's NPI number?

The NPI number for Emanuel Mejias Lafontaine is 1578087250. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2017.

Where is Emanuel Mejias Lafontaine located?

Emanuel Mejias Lafontaine practices at 1010 Paseo De Veteranos, Ponce, PR 00716. The listed phone number is (787) 415-1142.

What is Emanuel Mejias Lafontaine's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Emanuel Mejias Lafontaine enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Emanuel Mejias Lafontaine is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Emanuel Mejias Lafontaine's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Emanuel Mejias Lafontaine reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Monongalia County General Hospital Company (Morgantown, WV), Preston Memorial Hospital Corporation (Kingwood, WV) and Southern Surgical Group LLC (Ponce, PR). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Emanuel Mejias Lafontaine's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Emanuel Mejias Lafontaine accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia list Emanuel Mejias Lafontaine as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Emanuel Mejias Lafontaine affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Emanuel Mejias Lafontaine is affiliated with Hospital Damas Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Emanuel Mejias Lafontaine was last updated on August 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.