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LARA M SKARF M.D.
NPI 1902812340
Internal Medicine in West Roxbury, MA

Active since July 31, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1400 VFW PKWY, MEDICINE SERVICE OFFICE 111, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132(857) 203-6482 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 30, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Lara M Skarf M.d. NPPES

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

LARA M SKARF M.D. (NPI 1902812340) is an individual internal medicine provider in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (228134) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902812340
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameLARA M SKARFCredential: M.D.
Location Address1400 VFW PKWY, MEDICINE SERVICE OFFICE 111West Roxbury, MA 02132-4927
Mailing Address1400 Vfw Pkwy, Medicine Service Office 111West Roxbury, MA 02132-4927 · (857) 203-6482
Phone(857) 203-6482
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 30, 2009
✔ NPI 1902812340 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 228134
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207RH0002X · License 228134 (MA)
1400 VFW PKWY, West Roxbury, MA 02132
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Taro Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Lara M Skarf M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Lara Skarf reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
5.4 mi
Special Hospital
75 FRANCIS ST
Boston, MA 02115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1851333686 (Massachusetts)
  • 531 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346433257 (617) 635-6904

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02132 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

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.

TERESA CZEPIEL OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
1400 VFW PKWY
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
Suffolk County (413) 313-6274
ANDREW NGUYEN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1400 VFW PKWY
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
Suffolk County (508) 682-1432
JACQUELYN A QUIN M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1400 VFW PKWY
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
Suffolk County (857) 203-6202
DAVID JAMES THORNTON M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1400 VFW PKWY
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
Suffolk County (617) 203-5062
DR. LEENDER JACK FALING MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1400 VFW PKWY
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
Suffolk County (617) 323-7700
MRS. PATRICIA O'HEARN SOONTHORNPRAPUET PA-C, MPH
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1400 VFW PKWY
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
Suffolk County (617) 323-7700
BERNADETTE ANN CUMMINGS OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
1400 VFW PKWY
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
Suffolk County (617) 323-7700
ANNA CARSTENS MENSING FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1400 VFW PKWY
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
Suffolk County (617) 323-7700

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 Lara Skarf's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lara Skarf is 1902812340. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2006.

Where is Lara Skarf located?

Lara Skarf practices at 1400 Vfw Pkwy Medicine Service Office 111, West Roxbury, MA 02132. The listed phone number is (857) 203-6482.

What is Lara Skarf's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Lara Skarf enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lara Skarf is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Lara Skarf's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lara Skarf reassigns Medicare benefits to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. (Boston, MA). The 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 Lara Skarf's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lara Skarf accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Lara Skarf 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 Lara Skarf was last updated on August 30, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.