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General Surgery

Lori A. Defreest, MD

Works at hospitals in Plattsburgh, NY · Malone, NY · New York

Summary

Lori A. Defreest, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Plattsburgh, NY and Malone, NY. NPI 1295969574. 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 Lori A. Defreest, 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

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
17Years since medical school (graduated 2009)
Albany Medical College Of Union UniversityMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical CenterGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Lori A. Defreest work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Lori A. Defreest at 2 hospitals: The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl… and The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Lori A. Defreest see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Plattsburgh, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Lori A. Defreest's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Lori A. Defreest accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lori A. Defreest 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 Lori A. Defreest?
(518) 561-6410, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Lori A. Defreest's NPI number?
1295969574. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Lori A. Defreest works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lori A. Defreest 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 Lori A. Defreest is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lori A. Defreest as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Center361 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Plattsburgh

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Plattsburgh, NY — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbany Medical College Of Union University
Graduation year2009
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1295969574
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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