MICHAEL A LAPUENTE DO
NPI 1295761351
Allergy & Immunology in Charlotte, NC

Q: What is Michael Lapuente's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Lapuente is 1295761351. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2006.

Q: What is Michael Lapuente's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Allergy & Immunology with taxonomy code 207K00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Lapuente was last updated on February 13, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since June 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75.81/100

CMS Quality Rating

2600 E 7TH ST, UNIT A, CHARLOTTE, NC 28204(704) 372-7900(704) 376-2216 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 13, 2023, Apr 8, 2021, Oct 26, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Michael A Lapuente Do NPPES

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

MICHAEL A LAPUENTE DO (NPI 1295761351) is an individual allergy & immunology provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9801693) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Atrium Health Union, and is a graduate of Kansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo Med (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295761351

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207K00000X

Provider Legal NameMICHAEL A LAPUENTECredential: DO

Location Address2600 E 7TH ST, UNIT ACharlotte, NC 28204-4398

Mailing Address2600 E 7th St, Unit ACharlotte, NC 28204-4398 · (704) 372-7900 · Fax (704) 376-2216

Phone(704) 372-7900

Fax(704) 376-2216

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSKansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo MedGraduated 1997

Enumeration DateJune 23, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 13, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 13, 2023

✔ NPI 1295761351 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAllergy & ImmunologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207K00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 9801693✔ Licensed in SC · D0893

Definition

An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.

2600 E 7TH ST, Charlotte, NC 28204

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid008930SC

Other01284NC · Bcbs

Medicaid5900536NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael A Lapuente Do 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 ID7012967623

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050131000772, I20050201000100

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Lapuente reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Carolina Asthma And Allergy Center PA

Same address

Allergy & Immunology

2600 E 7TH ST UNIT A
Charlotte, NC 28204

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina and South Carolina enrollments
28 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1215995444 (704) 372-7900

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

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.

Test for allergy using allergenic extract 95004

An allergy test with allergenic extract is a diagnostic method to identify substances causing allergic reactions. Small amounts of common allergens are introduced to your body, usually through skin pricks or blood tests. Your body's response helps determine your allergies.

1,684 services28 patients

Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens 95165

This service involves the creation and supply of antigens, substances that stimulate your immune system to fight diseases. These antigens can be used in vaccines or allergy tests to help your body build defenses against specific health threats.

680 services27 patients

Professional service for multiple injections of allergen 95117

The professional service for multiple injections of allergens involves administering small doses of specific allergens into your body. This is done to help your immune system become less sensitive to them, reducing your allergic reaction over time. It's a safe, effective way to manage allergies.

397 services21 patients

Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin 95024

An allergy skin test involves injecting a small amount of allergenic extract into your skin. This test helps determine if you're allergic to specific substances. If allergic, a small red bump appears at the test site. It's safe and quick.

270 services14 patients

Professional service for single injection of allergen 95115

A single allergen injection is a procedure where a small amount of a specific allergen is injected into your body. This is done to test your body's reaction to the allergen or to help your immune system become less sensitive to it, reducing allergic symptoms.

266 services18 patients

Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372

This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.

223 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Atrium Health Union

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroe, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number340130

Location600 Hospital DrMonroe, NC 28112 · Union County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

75.81/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

86.81

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

51.73

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

3 suppliers28 claims28 services$5.16 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

JOHN T KLIMAS MD

Allergy & Immunology

2600 E 7TH ST, UNIT A
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204

Mecklenburg County (704) 372-7900

TAMMY H. HAWKS O.D.

Optometrist

2600 E 7TH ST, SUITE 104
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204

Mecklenburg County (704) 523-1420

SHANNON N CHADHA MD

Allergy & Immunology

2600 E 7TH ST, UNIT A
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204

Mecklenburg County (704) 372-7900

RICHARD S ROBERTS MD

Allergy & Immunology

2600 E 7TH ST, UNIT A
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204

Mecklenburg County (704) 372-7900

DR. JOHN GRAY NORRIS MD

Allergy & Immunology

2600 E 7TH ST, UNIT A
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204

Mecklenburg County (704) 372-7900

BETH A SEILER MD

Allergy & Immunology

2600 E 7TH ST, UNIT A
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204

Mecklenburg County (704) 372-7900

DR. AMY RYAN M.D.

Pediatrics

2600 E 7TH ST, SUITE 100
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204

Mecklenburg County (704) 384-8800

RICHARD P SILTON MD

Allergy & Immunology

2600 E 7TH ST, UNIT A
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204

Mecklenburg County (704) 372-7900

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 Lapuente's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Lapuente is 1295761351. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2006.

Where is Michael Lapuente located?

Michael Lapuente practices at 2600 E 7th St Unit A, Charlotte, NC 28204. The listed phone number is (704) 372-7900.

What is Michael Lapuente's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Allergy & Immunology with taxonomy code 207K00000X.

Is Michael Lapuente enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Lapuente 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Michael Lapuente's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Lapuente reassigns Medicare benefits to Carolina Asthma And Allergy Center PA (Charlotte, NC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Michael Lapuente's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Lapuente accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 6 other insurers list Michael Lapuente 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 Lapuente affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Lapuente is affiliated with Atrium Health Union.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Lapuente was last updated on February 13, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.