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NICHOLAS LAFOUNTAIN
NPI 1861922353
Emergency Medicine in Akron, OH

Active since June 15, 2017PECOS Enrolled
524 E MARKET ST, AKRON, OH 44304(330) 375-3361 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 26, 2020, Jun 15, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Nicholas Lafountain NPPES

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

NICHOLAS LAFOUNTAIN (NPI 1861922353) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Akron, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35138801) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861922353
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS LAFOUNTAIN
Location Address524 E MARKET STAkron, OH 44304
Mailing Address524 E Market StAkron, OH 44304 · (330) 375-3361
Phone(330) 375-3361
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 26, 2020
✔ NPI 1861922353 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35138801
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
524 E MARKET ST, Akron, OH 44304
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Nicholas Lafountain is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Nicholas Lafountain reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine Physicians Of Cuyahoga County, Ltd
0.1 mi
Emergency Medicine
525 E MARKET ST
Akron, OH 44304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 134 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265471148 (844) 474-4019
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
30 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
9500 EUCLID AVE
Cleveland, OH 44195
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 7,608 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679525919 (216) 444-2200
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
57 mi
Neurological Surgery
425 W FIFTH ST, EAST LIVERPOOL CITY HOSPITAL
East Liverpool, OH 43920
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811945793 (330) 386-3195

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
184 services176 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
140 services132 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
46 services43 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
25 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44304 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
$84.72 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Nicholas Lafountain's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Lafountain is 1861922353. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2017.

Where is Nicholas Lafountain located?

Nicholas Lafountain practices at 524 E Market St, Akron, OH 44304. The listed phone number is (330) 375-3361.

What is Nicholas Lafountain's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Nicholas Lafountain enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Lafountain is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Nicholas Lafountain's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Lafountain reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Emergency Medicine Physicians Of Cuyahoga County, Ltd (Akron, OH), The Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Cleveland, OH) and University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (East Liverpool, OH). 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 Nicholas Lafountain's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Lafountain was last updated on August 26, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years 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.