DR. MICHAEL LAPOSATA MD, PHD
NPI 1114999133
Pathology - Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine in Galveston, TX

Active since February 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.96/100
CMS Quality Rating
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 772-1011(409) 772-2500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Michael Laposata Md, Phd NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MICHAEL LAPOSATA MD, PHD (NPI 1114999133) is an individual clinical pathology/laboratory medicine provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q8737) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and maintains a secondary practice location in Nashville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114999133
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0105X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL LAPOSATACredential: MD, PHD
Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 650859, Dept 710Dallas, TX 75265-0859 · (409) 772-2222
Fax(409) 772-2500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJohns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateFebruary 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJuly 12, 2021
NPI 1114999133 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPathology · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0105X
Licenses Licensed in TX · Q8737 Licensed in MA · 71383 Licensed in TN · MD43161
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13601 TvcNashville, TN 37232-0001 · Phone (615) 322-3000

Other Identifiers 3

Other071383MA · Tufts Health Plan
Medicaid3059634MA
OtherJ09465MA · Bcbs Ma

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael Laposata Md, Phd is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6709859473
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140912000166
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Preparation of specimen, manual 88381
The preparation of a specimen manually is a procedure where a sample from your body is collected by a healthcare professional. This could be blood, urine, or tissue. The sample is then prepared in a lab for further analysis to help diagnose or monitor your health condition.
23 services23 patients
Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue, manual, each additional multiplex stain procedure 88377
Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue is a detailed lab process that examines your cells' genetic material. If more than one stain procedure is needed, it's termed an 'additional multiplex stain procedure'. This helps to highlight different components within your cells, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
17 services15 patients
Pathology clinical consultation for clinical problem, 5-20 minutes 80503
A pathology clinical consultation is a brief meeting with a medical expert to discuss health concerns. The consultation, lasting between 5-20 minutes, involves reviewing your medical history and possibly conducting tests to diagnose or understand your health condition better.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77555 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$131.16 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $32.79 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.90 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $25.22 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

74.96/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.77
Promoting Interoperability94
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.75

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Internal Medicine
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, JSA 9.128
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Michael Laposata's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Laposata is 1114999133. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 3, 2006.

Where is Michael Laposata located?

Michael Laposata practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-1011.

What is Michael Laposata's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine, with taxonomy code 207ZP0105X.

Is Michael Laposata enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Laposata is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Michael Laposata accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and WellPoint list Michael Laposata as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Michael Laposata affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Laposata is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Laposata was last updated on July 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.