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MICHAEL DAVID LARA M.D.
NPI 1598721490
Surgery in El Paso, TX

Active since April 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.63/100
CMS Quality Rating
1655 MOSSWOOD, EL PASO, TX 79935(915) 591-7700(915) 591-3170 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 27, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Michael David Lara M.d. NPPES

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

MICHAEL DAVID LARA M.D. (NPI 1598721490) is an individual surgery provider in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Texas (L8406) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center Of El Paso, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598721490
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL DAVID LARACredential: M.D.
Location Address1655 MOSSWOODEl Paso, TX 79935-3435
Mailing Address1655 MosswoodEl Paso, TX 79935-3435 · (915) 591-7700 · Fax (915) 591-3170
Phone(915) 591-7700
Fax(915) 591-3170
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateApril 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 27, 2018
✔ NPI 1598721490 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L8406
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1655 MOSSWOOD, El Paso, TX 79935
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid168612301TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

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

Michael David Lara 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 ID2961307889
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041103001276
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Medical Center Of El Paso

Acute Care Hospitals · El Paso, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450024
Location4815 Alameda AveEl Paso, TX 79905 · El Paso County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus Of Lpds Healthc

Acute Care Hospitals · El Paso, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450107
Location1801 North Oregon StreetEl Paso, TX 79902 · El Paso County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79935 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
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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.

91.63/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality94
Promoting Interoperability96
Improvement Activities40
Cost70.28

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 Lara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Lara is 1598721490. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 21, 2006.

Where is Michael Lara located?

Michael Lara practices at 1655 Mosswood, El Paso, TX 79935. The listed phone number is (915) 591-7700.

What is Michael Lara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Michael Lara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Lara 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 Lara accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list Michael Lara 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 Lara affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Lara is affiliated with University Medical Center Of El Paso and Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus Of Lpds Healthc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Lara was last updated on November 27, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.