2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1417242975 M.D.
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DAVID LAZAR, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in LOS ANGELES, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
249
Medicare Part D claims · 103 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
47%
generic claims · 53% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$544.81
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAVID LAZAR, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LOS ANGELES, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 249 claims across 103 beneficiaries — 53% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $544.81 across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAVID LAZAR, M.D. filed 249 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LOS ANGELES, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID LAZAR, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DAVID LAZAR, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/13/2011

NPI 1417242975

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

249 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

Specialty distribution in California

How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within California

1. Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

DAVID LAZAR, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in LOS ANGELES, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1417242975. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DAVID LAZAR, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 12301 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 420, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90025, with a listed phone of (866) 773-8462. NPI 1417242975 was issued on 06/13/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAZAR most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 249 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 53% brand-name and 47% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

12301 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 420
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025

Provider Details

NPI 1417242975
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/13/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID LAZAR, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

LOS ANGELES VISION INSTITUTE
LOS ANGELES, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for DAVID LAZAR, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$545

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DAVID LAZAR, M.D.. To verify DAVID LAZAR, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

DAVID LAZAR, M.D. — brand share 53.0%
Specialty average (est.)

53% brand-name claims vs 47% generic, on 249 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

249
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
103
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
344
Total Day Supply
9,251
Brand vs Generic
53% brand / 47% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$18K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
82
Latanoprost
36
Ofloxacin
27
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
20
Prolensa
Bromfenac Sodium
16
Timolol Maleate
14
Brimonidine Tartrate
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How DAVID LAZAR, M.D. fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

913
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID LAZAR, M.D.'s 249 claims are below the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LAZAR.

Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID LAZAR, M.D.'s specialty?
DAVID LAZAR, M.D. specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in LOS ANGELES, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DAVID LAZAR, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID LAZAR, M.D. wrote 249 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 103 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID LAZAR, M.D. located?
DAVID LAZAR, M.D. is located at 12301 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 420, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90025. Phone: (866) 773-8462.
What is DAVID LAZAR, M.D.'s NPI number?
DAVID LAZAR, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417242975, issued on 06/13/2011.
Does DAVID LAZAR, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID LAZAR, M.D.'s prescribing is 53% brand-name and 47% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K in brand drug costs.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID LAZAR, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID LAZAR, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Latanoprost, Ofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID LAZAR, M.D. accept Medicare?
DAVID LAZAR, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 249 Part D claims and 103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID LAZAR, M.D.'s credentials?
DAVID LAZAR, M.D.'s NPI is 1417242975 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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