DR. PAUL MICHAEL LANTOS MD
NPI 1720279102
Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Durham, NC
About Dr. Paul Michael Lantos Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. PAUL MICHAEL LANTOS MD (NPI 1720279102) is an individual pediatric infectious diseases provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2007-01187) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine (2000).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
Accepted 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. Paul Michael Lantos Md 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show Paul Lantos reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Durham, NC 27705
- Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
- 636 clinicians in this Medicare group
Durham, NC 27710
- Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
- 3,671 clinicians in this Medicare group
Durham, NC 27704
- Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
- 1,482 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Duke University Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NCOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
DURHAM, NC 27710
DURHAM, NC 27710
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 Paul Lantos's NPI number?
The NPI number for Paul Lantos is 1720279102. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2007.
Where is Paul Lantos located?
Paul Lantos practices at 2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710. The listed phone number is (919) 684-8111.
What is Paul Lantos's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with taxonomy code 2080P0208X.
Is Paul Lantos enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Paul Lantos 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 Paul Lantos's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Lantos reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Duke University Affiliated Physicians, Inc. (Durham, NC), Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc. (Durham, NC) and Duke University Health System, Inc. (Durham, NC). 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 Paul Lantos's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Paul Lantos accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list Paul Lantos 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 Paul Lantos affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Paul Lantos is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Paul Lantos was last updated on July 10, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.
# Dr. Paul Michael Lantos, MD · NPI 1720279102
Pediatric Infectious Diseases physician in Durham, North Carolina. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 9, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1720279102 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** August 9, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases · taxonomy 2080P0208X
- **State license:** 2007-01187 (North Carolina)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 2100 ERWIN RD, Durham, NC 27710-0001
- **Phone:** (919) 684-8111
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 3 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Duke University Affiliated Physicians, Inc. (NPI 1740869395, Durham, NC); Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc. (NPI 1205553369, Durham, NC); Duke University Health System, Inc. (NPI 1376574798, Durham, NC) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine, class of 2000
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 10, 2008
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1720279102) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.