Ricardo Lastra
NPI 1053576389 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Lastra is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1053576389).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053576389
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036137663 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
892 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 235 | $29 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 201 | $38 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 86 | $28 |
| Pap Test, Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate, Immediate, Each Additional Evaluation Episode88177 | 69 | $23 |
| Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate With Interpretation and Report88173 | 65 | $72 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 62 | $36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,250 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-25
- Last updated
- 2022-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Lastra's NPI number?
- Ricardo Lastra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053576389, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Lastra's specialty?
- Ricardo Lastra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Lastra located?
- Ricardo Lastra's practice location on file with NPPES is 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-1443.
- What is Ricardo Lastra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Lastra is (888) 824-0200.
- Does Ricardo Lastra accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Lastra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Lastra's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Lastra's NPI (1053576389) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.