Carlos Lara, MD
NPI 1053816843 · Neurology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Lara, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1053816843).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053816843
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125072547 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
177 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Limited Study95885 | 45 | $18 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 29 | $179 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 24 | $100 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 20 | $139 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 19 | $81 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 37 | 11 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 25 | — |
| Pyridostigmine Bromide | 25 | — |
| Riluzole | 24 | — |
| Pregabalin | 24 | — |
| Gabapentin | 18 | — |
| Famotidine | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$282 across 3 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
- 2018-03-26
- Last updated
- 2022-06-06
- Certified
- 2022-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Lara's NPI number?
- Carlos Lara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053816843, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Lara's specialty?
- Carlos Lara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Lara located?
- Carlos Lara's practice location on file with NPPES is 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-1443.
- What is Carlos Lara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Lara is (773) 702-6222.
- Does Carlos Lara accept Medicare?
- Carlos Lara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Lara's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Lara's NPI (1053816843) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.