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DR. LANCE NEEDHAM M.D.
NPI 1821201104
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Ponce, PR

Active since May 07, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
234A SABANETAS IND PK, PONCE, PR 00716(787) 841-8645(787) 843-3464 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 7, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Lance Needham M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LANCE NEEDHAM M.D. (NPI 1821201104) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Ponce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (18751) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances, and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821201104
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. LANCE NEEDHAMCredential: M.D.
Location Address234A SABANETAS IND PKPonce, PR 00716-4401
Mailing Address234a Sabanetas Ind PkPonce, PR 00716-4401 · (787) 841-8645
Phone(787) 841-8645
Fax(787) 843-3464
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMay 7, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 7, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 7, 2024
✔ NPI 1821201104 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 18751
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

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

Dr. Lance Needham 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 ID3476875451
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141202000874
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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
28 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances

Acute Care Hospitals · Mayaguez, PR
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number400103
LocationCarr 2 Bo SabalosMayaguez, PR 00682 · Mayaguez County
Emergency services

Hospital Menonita Ponce

Acute Care Hospitals · Ponce, PR
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number400113
LocationCarr Pr 506 Km 1 0 Bo Coto LaurelPonce, PR 00780 · Ponce County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00716 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
$130.65 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.24 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $25.06 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
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.

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 Lance Needham's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lance Needham is 1821201104. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 7, 2007.

Where is Lance Needham located?

Lance Needham practices at 234A Sabanetas Ind Pk, Ponce, PR 00716. The listed phone number is (787) 841-8645.

What is Lance Needham's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Lance Needham enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lance Needham 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 Lance Needham affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lance Needham is affiliated with Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances and Hospital Menonita Ponce.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lance Needham was last updated on May 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.