Dr. John A. Lafata
Dr. John A. Lafata
Last updated: Oct 10, 2023

Dr. John A. Lafata

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 31 years
  • Graduated from: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1990
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1083686646

Dr. John A. Lafata DO

Internist

He is located at 600 Hospital Drive Suite 9 in Clyde, NC 28721. Can help patients with the following: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Diarrhea, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), General Care, Headache, Nausea and Vomiting. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083686646. Appointment can be made via the phone number (828) 452-0331. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 4 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. John A. Lafata, being an internist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. John A. Lafata.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acute Pain
  • Anemia
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bladder Control
  • Chest Pain
  • Cholecystitis
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Common Cold
  • Constipation
  • Cystitis
  • Diarrhea
  • Edema
  • Fever
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • General Care
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hot Flashes
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hyponatremia
  • Influenza
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Migraine
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoporosis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Prescription Refill
  • Urethritis
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Procedures Performed by Dr. John A. Lafata

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. John A. Lafata as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter of North Carolina

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 29 plans from Ambetter of North Carolina
Ambetter of North Carolina plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Complete Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Complete Gold with Atrium Health HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Elite Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Everyday Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Focused Silver with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Gold with Atrium Health HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Silver with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Standard Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations

AmeriHealth Caritas Next

Network data as of Sep 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next
AmeriHealth Caritas Next plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals HMO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Cigna Healthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 17 plans from Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze CMS Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold CMS Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold RD CMS Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 3600 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 5000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver CMS Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver RD CMS Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals HMO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. John A. Lafata is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. John A. Lafata is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Internal Medicine .

Bills through: Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices Llc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Studies

PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

Graduated in 1990

Affiliated practices

Mountain Medical Associates
600 Hospital Drive
Clyde, 28721 NC
(828) 452-0331
Western Carolina Cardiology
32 Physician Drive
Clyde, 28721 NC
(828) 564-9222

Affiliated hospitals

MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE
509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, 28801 NC
(828) 213-1111
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL
101 MANNING DRIVE
CHAPEL HILL, 27514 NC
(919) 966-4141
HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
262 LEROY GEORGE DRIVE
CLYDE, 28721 NC
(828) 456-7311
HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL
68 HOSPITAL RD
SYLVA, 28779 NC
(828) 586-7000

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. John A. Lafata have affiliation with practices?

Dr. John A. Lafata is affiliated with Mountain Medical Associates. For the full list of practices see this list.

Does Dr. John A. Lafata accept patients with AmeriHealth Caritas Next?

Yes, Dr. John A. Lafata is listed in-network for AmeriHealth Caritas Next through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. John A. Lafata treat?

Dr. John A. Lafata provides treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Diarrhea, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), General Care, Headache, Nausea and Vomiting. For the full list see this list.

Has Dr. John A. Lafata affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. John A. Lafata is affiliated with MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. John A. Lafata?

Dr. John A. Lafata's office is located at 600 Hospital Drive Suite 9 in Clyde, NC 28721.