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JEROME LAX M.D.
NPI 1740273978
Anesthesiology in New York, NY

Active since August 23, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.47/100
CMS Quality Rating
550 1ST AVE, RUSK 607, NEW YORK, NY 10016(212) 263-5072 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 18, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Jerome Lax M.d. NPPES

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

JEROME LAX M.D. (NPI 1740273978) is an individual anesthesiology provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (191591) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals, and is a graduate of Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740273978
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJEROME LAXCredential: M.D.
Location Address550 1ST AVE, RUSK 607New York, NY 10016-6402
Mailing Address550 1st Ave, Rusk 607New York, NY 10016-6402 · (212) 263-5072
Phone(212) 263-5072
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateAugust 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 18, 2008
✔ NPI 1740273978 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 191591
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
550 1ST AVE, New York, NY 10016
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPING04352NY
Medicare PIN207381NY
Medicaid02111746NY

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

Jerome Lax 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 ID1254511025
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110210000968
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 3

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.

Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
20 services20 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
19 services19 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on brain 00210
Anesthesia for a brain procedure involves administering medications to ensure you are pain-free and comfortable during surgery. It can make you drowsy or completely unconscious. It's safe, monitored by a specialist, and designed to help you recover smoothly.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Nyu Langone Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330214
Location550 First AvenueNew York, NY 10016 · New York 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.

84.47/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality93.33
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.91

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. SHARON URALIL D.O.
Internal Medicine
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-3293
DR. DIANA TREVAS FLEISHER
Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-3293
DR. MONICA GUPTA M.D.
Allergy & Immunology
550 1ST AVE, NBV 16N30, INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-6397
CHRISTINE CHAN M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-5506
DR. MATTHEW CHIARELLO MD
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-5506
DR. MEGAN ELIZABETH JENKINS M.D.
Surgery
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-7300
DR. MANAN PATEL M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-5506
VICKY CHIANG
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-5506

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 Jerome Lax's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jerome Lax is 1740273978. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 23, 2005.

Where is Jerome Lax located?

Jerome Lax practices at 550 1st Ave Rusk 607, New York, NY 10016. The listed phone number is (212) 263-5072.

What is Jerome Lax's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Jerome Lax enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jerome Lax 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.

Is Jerome Lax affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jerome Lax is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jerome Lax was last updated on May 18, 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.