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Nephrology

Rafael Lao, MD

Works at hospitals in Robinson, IL · Washington, IN · Fairfield, IL … · Illinois, Indiana

Summary

Rafael Lao, MD (Nephrology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Robinson, IL, Washington, IN and Fairfield, IL and other places. NPI 1265477053. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rafael Lao, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

NephrologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
44Years since medical school (graduated 1982)
University Central Del Caribe Escuela De MedicinaMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Rafael Lao work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Rafael Lao at 5 hospitals: Crawford Memorial Hospital, Daviess Community Hospital, Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1, Good Samaritan Hospital and Lawrence County Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Rafael Lao see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Robinson, IL, Fairfield, IL and Vincennes, IN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Rafael Lao's specialty?
Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty.
Does Rafael Lao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafael Lao accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Rafael Lao?
(618) 544-7092, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Rafael Lao's NPI number?
1265477053. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Rafael Lao works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rafael Lao at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Rafael Lao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina
Graduation year1982
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265477053
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians