Doctor Profile

Cardiology · Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

William K. Lafoe

MD · Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) · Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
211 SAINT FRANCIS DR
SUITE 15
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 44+ Years Practicing
794
Medicare Patients / yr
14
Procedures Billed
44
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Lafoe

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Missouri, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Lafoe is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 63703, IL — the Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)'s office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (573) 331-3333 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Lafoe Does

Dr. Lafoe served 794 Medicare patients across 914 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 59% below the average Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in Missouri (1,935 patients across 233 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)259255
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)159130
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)12565
Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist (93458)7675
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)5954

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Lafoe billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Lafoe is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Mercy Hospital Perry

Perryville, MO
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Saint Francis Medical Center

Cape Girardeau, MO
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Lafoe practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Lafoe offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 211 SAINT FRANCIS DR, SUITE 15, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Phone: (573) 331-3333

Area Safety Grade

D

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

20 min

Average commute time in this zip · 86% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

19.2963

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Cardiology Doctors near 63703, IL

If Dr. Lafoe isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest cardiology doctors near 63703, IL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Chizor J. IwuchukwuInterventional Cardiology3.9K<1 mi
David A. LawInterventional Cardiology5.9K<1 mi
Steven J. CarrInterventional Cardiology5.4K<1 mi
Bryan S. BeckCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)5.1K<1 mi
Raphael N. NgengweCardiac Electrophysiology42<1 mi
Munis RazaInterventional Cardiology356<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Lafoe takes three steps:

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William K. Lafoe: Common Questions

Does Dr. Lafoe accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Lafoe is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Lafoe depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 63703, IL →
Where is Dr. Lafoe's office?
Dr. Lafoe practices at 211 SAINT FRANCIS DR, SUITE 15, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703. Phone: (573) 331-3333.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Lafoe accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (573) 331-3333 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 63703, IL to see available options.
Does Dr. Lafoe offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Lafoe as offering telehealth. Call the office at (573) 331-3333 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Lafoe?
Dr. Lafoe graduated in 1982 and has been practicing for approximately 44 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Lafoe treated 794 Medicare patients across 14 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Lafoe is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (573) 331-3333 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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