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FRANCISCO G LAGO D.P.M.
NPI 1619968914
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Stamford, CT

Active since November 04, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
0/100
CMS Quality Rating
1234 SUMMER ST STE 202, STAMFORD, CT 06905(203) 323-1171(203) 323-4649 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 7, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 7, 2020, Dec 4, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Francisco G Lago D.p.m. NPPES

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

FRANCISCO G LAGO D.P.M. (NPI 1619968914) is an individual foot & ankle surgery provider in Stamford, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (000807) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New York College Of Podiatric Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619968914
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy213ES0103X
Provider Legal NameFRANCISCO G LAGOCredential: D.P.M.
Location Address1234 SUMMER ST STE 202Stamford, CT 06905-5510
Mailing Address1234 Summer St Ste 202Stamford, CT 06905-5510 · (203) 323-1171 · Fax (203) 323-4649
Phone(203) 323-1171
Fax(203) 323-4649
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York College Of Podiatric MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateNovember 4, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 7, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 7, 2020
✔ NPI 1619968914 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatrist · Foot & Ankle SurgeryPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213ES0103X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CT · 000807✔ Licensed in NY · N005833
1234 SUMMER ST STE 202, Stamford, CT 06905
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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

Francisco G Lago D.p.m. 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 ID1557343399
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051020000129
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Francisco Lago reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Stamford Podiatry Group PC
Same address
Primary Podiatric Medicine
1234 SUMMER ST STE 202
Stamford, CT 06905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780736728 (203) 323-1711
Whitestone Podiatry PC
24 mi
Foot & Ankle Surgery
1225 150TH STREET
Whitestone, NY 11357
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750554713 (718) 767-0202

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 11

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.

Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 11721
This procedure involves the removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. It's typically done to treat severe nail infections, persistent pain, or abnormal nail growth. Local anesthesia is used to minimize discomfort. Healing usually takes a few weeks.
486 services169 patients
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.
271 services137 patients
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails 11720
This procedure involves the careful removal of 1-5 nails from fingers or toes. It's typically done to treat conditions like ingrown nails, fungal infections, or damaged nails. Local anesthesia is used for comfort, and the area heals over time with appropriate care.
209 services80 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
122 services48 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
85 services85 patients
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 11056
This procedure involves the safe removal of 2-4 noncancerous thickened skin growths. It's typically done under local anesthesia. The process helps to alleviate discomfort and prevent potential complications. It's a standard, low-risk procedure.
51 services13 patients

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.

0/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
77%351 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Peripheral Neuropathy - Neurological Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus who had a neurological examination of their lower extremities within 12 months
38%213 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Ulcer Prevention - Evaluation of Footwear
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus who were evaluated for proper footwear and sizing
54%213 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
75%1,826 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
99%214 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
84%755 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
65%351 patients3/55-star benchmark: 95%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
100%50 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%755 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
70%755 patients4/55-star benchmark: 79%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

For diabetics only, fitting (including follow-up), custom preparation and supply of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe manufactured to accommodate multi-density insert(s), per shoe A5500
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier27 claims54 services$59.06 avg. paid by Medicare
For diabetics only, multiple density insert, direct formed, molded to foot after external heat source of 230 degrees fahrenheit or higher, total contact with patient's foot, including arch, base layer minimum of 1/4 inch material of shore a 35 durometer or 3/16 inch material of shore a 40 durometer (or higher), prefabricated, each A5512
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier27 claims162 services$25.09 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 3

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

MARISSA GIROLAMO D.P.M.
Podiatrist (Foot Surgery)
1234 SUMMER ST STE 202
STAMFORD, CT 06905
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 323-1711
RUI G DEMELO D.P.M.
Podiatrist (Primary Podiatric Medicine)
1234 SUMMER ST STE 202
STAMFORD, CT 06905
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 323-1171
STAMFORD PODIATRY GROUP PC
Podiatrist (Primary Podiatric Medicine)
1234 SUMMER ST STE 202
STAMFORD, CT 06905
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 323-1711

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 Francisco Lago's NPI number?

The NPI number for Francisco Lago is 1619968914. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 4, 2005.

Where is Francisco Lago located?

Francisco Lago practices at 1234 Summer St Ste 202, Stamford, CT 06905. The listed phone number is (203) 323-1171.

What is Francisco Lago's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0103X.

Is Francisco Lago enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Francisco Lago 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 Francisco Lago's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Francisco Lago reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Stamford Podiatry Group PC (Stamford, CT) and Whitestone Podiatry PC (Whitestone, NY). 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 Francisco Lago's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Francisco Lago accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Francisco Lago 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Francisco Lago was last updated on December 7, 2020. 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.