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2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1578569596 DPM
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Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Tampa, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,519 in Foot Surgery Podiatrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
321
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 342
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$22.81
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Lawrence Lazar, DPM filed 321 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Tampa, Florida, prescribing 94% generic.
- 321
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- generic prescribing
- $22.81
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Lawrence Lazar, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
321 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Lawrence Lazar, DPM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
321 6% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Foot Surgery Podiatrist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Lawrence Lazar, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 12085 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa, FL, 33635, with a listed phone of (813) 397-5300. NPI 1578569596 was issued on 06/23/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 321 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count.
Foot Surgery Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,519 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 342 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1578569596 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/23/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lawrence Lazar, DPM 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.
Medical Services Corp OF Florida
St Petersburg, FL
Timothy C Runyon Dpm PA
Palm Harbor, FL
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 Lawrence Lazar, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$23
Largest payer
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
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 - Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Lawrence Lazar, DPM. To verify Lawrence Lazar, DPM's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Lawrence Lazar, DPM - brand share 6.0%
Foot Surgery Podiatrist average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 321 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.
321
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 351
- Total Day Supply
- 8,936
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 33
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.51
- Gender Split
- 47% female / 53% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 18, 65-74: 38, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lawrence Lazar, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Terbinafine Hcl
Terbinafine Hcl
47 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
35 claims
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
35 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
28 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
27 claims
- Clotrimazole 13
Clotrimazole
13 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 12
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
12 claims
- Ammonium Lactate 11
Ammonium Lactate
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Terbinafine Hcl | 47 |
| Gabapentin | 35 |
| Ketoconazole | 35 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 28 |
| Meloxicam | 27 |
| Clotrimazole | 13 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 12 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Overview
How Lawrence Lazar, DPM fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
1,519
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
342
Avg Claims per Provider
Lawrence Lazar, DPM's 321 claims are below the specialty average of 342.
Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lazar.
Dr. Gilberto Acosta
DPM
Hialeah, FL
Dr. Charlton Adler
D.P.M
North Miami Beach, FL
Dr. Nancy Alexis-Calixte
DPM
Miramar, FL
Dr. David Allen
D.P.M.
New Port Richey, FL
Dr. Michael Bahlatzis
D.P.M
Clewiston, FL
Compare Foot Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Lazar, DPM's specialty? ▼
Lawrence Lazar, DPM specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Tampa, Florida. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Lawrence Lazar, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lawrence Lazar, DPM wrote 321 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
Where is Lawrence Lazar, DPM located? ▼
Lawrence Lazar, DPM is located at 12085 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa, FL, 33635. Phone: (813) 397-5300.
What is Lawrence Lazar, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Lawrence Lazar, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578569596, issued on 06/23/2005.
Does Lawrence Lazar, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lawrence Lazar, DPM's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,519 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 342 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lawrence Lazar, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lawrence Lazar, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Terbinafine Hcl, Gabapentin, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lawrence Lazar, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Lawrence Lazar, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 321 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lawrence Lazar, DPM's credentials? ▼
Lawrence Lazar, DPM's NPI is 1578569596 with credentials DPM. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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