Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Michael Lafuente work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Michael Lafuente at 5 hospitals: Beauregard Memorial Hospital, Byrd Regional Hospital, CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Michael Lafuente see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Lake Charles, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Michael Lafuente's specialty?
- Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
- Does Michael Lafuente accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael Lafuente 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 Michael Lafuente?
- (337) 436-2511, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Michael Lafuente's NPI number?
- 1760688311. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Michael Lafuente works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael Lafuente at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Beauregard Memorial HospitalDeridder, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190050
- Byrd Regional HospitalLeesville, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190164
- CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick HospitalLake Charles, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190027
- Lake Charles Memorial HospitalLake Charles, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190060
- West Calcasieu Cameron HospitalSulphur, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190013
Practice locations
Addresses where Michael Lafuente is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 524 Doctor Michael Debakey DrLake Charles, LA 70601 (337) 436‑2511
- 750 Bayou Pines E DrLake Charles, LA 70601 (866) 328‑8346
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michael Lafuente as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Southwest Louisiana Physicians, LLC18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Lake Charles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lake Charles, LA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York Medical College |
| Graduation year | 2002 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760688311 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians