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Dr. Lawrence Cecilio Tafoya, MD, PHD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1710278999

Dr. Lawrence Cecilio Tafoya, MD, PHD is an Ophthalmology in Corpus Christi, Texas. Graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2011, 15 years ago. Practices with Marc Ellman MD PA, a 17-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Texas.

Years since qualifying
15
Trained at
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Licensed in
TX
In the registry since
2011
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.
PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
A research doctorate. In healthcare it usually sits alongside a clinical licence.

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Practice location Address checks out

5402 S Staples St Ste 100
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4670
Phone: (361) 992-9400
Fax: (361) 992-3907
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Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence Q6114 (TX)

Record details

NPI number1710278999
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD , PHD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedApril 22, 2011
Last updated in NPPESSeptember 29, 2015

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 2011 (15 years in practice)
Group practice Marc Ellman Md Pa — 17 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations4 on file with Medicare

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