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DR. HOWARD LAKRITZ M.D.
NPI 1922063494
Anesthesiology in Phoenix, AZ

Active since April 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1687 E GLENHAVEN DR, PHOENIX, AZ 85048(908) 635-8111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 10, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 10, 2018, Mar 31, 2017, Feb 27, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Howard Lakritz M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD LAKRITZ M.D. (NPI 1922063494) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (53785) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922063494
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD LAKRITZCredential: M.D.
Location Address1687 E GLENHAVEN DRPhoenix, AZ 85048-9436
Mailing Address1687 E Glenhaven DrPhoenix, AZ 85048-9436 · (908) 635-8111 · Fax (908) 635-8111
Phone(908) 635-8111
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 10, 20183 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1922063494 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AZ · 53785✔ Licensed in NJ · MA052933
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.
1687 E GLENHAVEN DR, Phoenix, AZ 85048
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid742104NJ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc, Oscar Health and more.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. Howard Lakritz 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 ID5395887079
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170313001696
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 Howard Lakritz reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Chandler Anesthesia Consultants LLC
9.9 mi
Anesthesiology
1955 W FRYE RD
Chandler, AZ 85224
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 82 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881632552 (480) 728-3000
Anesthesia Partners Of Arizona LLC
889 mi
Anesthesiology
2221 LAKESIDE BLVD STE 600
Richardson, TX 75082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 390 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619452901 (855) 285-2455

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 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 other procedure on lower abdomen 00840
Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
22 services22 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
11 services11 patients

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 Howard Lakritz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Lakritz is 1922063494. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2006.

Where is Howard Lakritz located?

Howard Lakritz practices at 1687 E Glenhaven Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85048. The listed phone number is (908) 635-8111.

What is Howard Lakritz's specialty?

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

Is Howard Lakritz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Lakritz 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 Howard Lakritz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Howard Lakritz reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Chandler Anesthesia Consultants LLC (Chandler, AZ) and Anesthesia Partners Of Arizona LLC (Richardson, TX). 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 Howard Lakritz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Howard Lakritz accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc, Oscar Health, Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company list Howard Lakritz 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 Howard Lakritz was last updated on October 10, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.