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DR. CHARLES S LAPUNZINA M.D.
NPI 1275579930
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Brooklyn, NY

Active since June 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6735 RIDGE BLVD, SUITE 1C, BROOKLYN, NY 11220(718) 836-0155(718) 836-0155 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Charles S Lapunzina M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES S LAPUNZINA M.D. (NPI 1275579930) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (207351) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275579930
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES S LAPUNZINACredential: M.D.
Location Address6735 RIDGE BLVD, SUITE 1CBrooklyn, NY 11220-5248
Mailing Address128 Prospect Park Sw, Apt #2Brooklyn, NY 11218-1280 · (718) 836-0155 · Fax (718) 836-0440
Phone(718) 836-0155
Fax(718) 836-0155
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1275579930 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 207351
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
6735 RIDGE BLVD, Brooklyn, NY 11220
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Charles S Lapunzina M.d. 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 ID9436163300
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060130000909
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Brookdale Hospital Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brooklyn, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330233
Location1 Brookdale PlazaBrooklyn, NY 11212 · Kings County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11220 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
$203.53 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $50.88 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$83.44 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

MRS. YELENA SHTEYNBERG M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
6735 RIDGE BLVD, APT# 6B
BROOKLYN, NY 11220
Kings County (718) 680-5957
OLENA KSOVRELI PHYSICIAN PC
Internal Medicine
6735 RIDGE BLVD
BROOKLYN, NY 11220
Kings County (718) 745-1236
ERNEST D'AMATO C.S.W.
Social Worker (Clinical)
6735 RIDGE BLVD, SUITE 6G
BROOKLYN, NY 11220
Kings County (718) 836-9281
ALYSSA FRADENBURG LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
6735 RIDGE BLVD, 1T
BROOKLYN, NY 11220
Kings County (347) 445-9397

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 Charles Lapunzina's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Lapunzina is 1275579930. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2006.

Where is Charles Lapunzina located?

Charles Lapunzina practices at 6735 Ridge Blvd Suite 1C, Brooklyn, NY 11220. The listed phone number is (718) 836-0155.

What is Charles Lapunzina's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Charles Lapunzina enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Lapunzina 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.

Is Charles Lapunzina affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charles Lapunzina is affiliated with Brookdale Hospital Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Lapunzina was last updated on October 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.