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DR. LARA CHARLES DEAN M.D.
NPI 1508980327
Emergency Medicine in San Antonio, TX

Active since March 19, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8401 DATAPOINT DR, SUITE 500, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 614-0180(210) 615-7170 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 9, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Lara Charles Dean M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LARA CHARLES DEAN M.D. (NPI 1508980327) is an individual emergency medicine provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (N2055) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Mother Frances Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508980327
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LARA CHARLES DEANCredential: M.D.
Location Address8401 DATAPOINT DR, SUITE 500San Antonio, TX 78229-5900
Mailing Address8401 Datapoint Dr, Suite 500San Antonio, TX 78229-5900 · (210) 614-0180 · Fax (210) 615-7170
Phone(210) 614-0180
Fax(210) 615-7170
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 9, 2011
✔ NPI 1508980327 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · N2055✔ Licensed in SC · 29025
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
8401 DATAPOINT DR, San Antonio, TX 78229
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN8L18149TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Community First 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

Dr. Lara Charles Dean 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 ID2769548114
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090903000684
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 Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Lara Dean reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
0.5 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
8311 EWING HALSELL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,397 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326829904 (210) 562-8000
Emergency Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC
0.7 mi
Emergency Medicine
7700 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,452 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245938729 (210) 575-4000
Bexar Emergency Physicians, PLLC
1.2 mi
Emergency Medicine
2827 BABCOCK RD
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 149 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548034994 (210) 705-6300
Comal Emergency Physicians, PLLC
44 mi
Emergency Medicine
1301 WONDER WORLD DR
San Marcos, TX 78666
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 137 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588438675 (512) 353-8979
Victoria Emergency Partners LLC
69 mi
Emergency Medicine
1110 N SARAH DEWITT DR
Gonzales, TX 78629
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 430 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164770996 (830) 672-7581

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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
103 services94 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
76 services67 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
64 services63 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Christus Mother Frances Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tyler, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450102
Location800 East DawsonTyler, TX 75701 · Smith County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450237
Location2827 Babcock RoadSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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.

DR. JEFF SENSENIG DO
Emergency Medicine
8401 DATAPOINT DR, STE 500
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 614-0180
PAUL CHEN PA-C
Physician Assistant
8401 DATAPOINT DR, SUITE 700
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 487-7463
DR. GLADYS S. SEPULVEDA M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
8401 DATAPOINT DR, SUITE 600
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 616-7700
DR. JOHN H. GURIAN M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
8401 DATAPOINT DR, SUITE 600
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 616-7700
DR. HAROLD M. BRANNAN M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
8401 DATAPOINT DR, SUITE 600
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 616-7700
DR. STEPHEN DOUGLAS DOOLEY M.D.
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
8401 DATAPOINT DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 616-7796
DR. MICHAEL R. MIDDLEBROOK M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
8401 DATAPOINT DR, SUITE 600
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 616-7700
DR. CHRISTINE LEE JOHNSON M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
8401 DATAPOINT DR, SUITE 500
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 614-0180

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 Lara Dean's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lara Dean is 1508980327. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2007.

Where is Lara Dean located?

Lara Dean practices at 8401 Datapoint Dr Suite 500, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 614-0180.

What is Lara Dean's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Lara Dean enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lara Dean 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 organizations bill Medicare for Lara Dean's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lara Dean reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio (San Antonio, TX), Emergency Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC (San Antonio, TX), Bexar Emergency Physicians, PLLC (San Antonio, TX), Comal Emergency Physicians, PLLC (San Marcos, TX) and Victoria Emergency Partners LLC (Gonzales, TX). Each 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 Lara Dean's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lara Dean accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Community First, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and Molina Healthcare and 3 other insurers list Lara Dean 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 Lara Dean affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lara Dean is affiliated with Christus Mother Frances Hospital and Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lara Dean was last updated on March 9, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.