Joseph Lamar, MD
NPI 1073928883 · Internal Medicine Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Lamar, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1073928883).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073928883
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301106233 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
505 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 225 | $203 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 70 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 36 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 22 | $173 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 21 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 76 | 26 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 75 | 21 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 63 | 15 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 46 | — |
| Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hclbrand: Stiolto Respimat | 35 | 12 |
| Budesonide/Formoterol Fumaratebrand: Symbicort | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,141 across 32 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
- 2014-07-01
- Last updated
- 2024-08-29
- Certified
- 2024-08-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Lamar's NPI number?
- Joseph Lamar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073928883, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Lamar's specialty?
- Joseph Lamar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Lamar located?
- Joseph Lamar's practice location on file with NPPES is 415 N Center St Ste 102, Hickory, NC 28601-5036.
- What is Joseph Lamar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Lamar is (678) 855-2568.
- Does Joseph Lamar accept Medicare?
- Joseph Lamar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Lamar's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Lamar's NPI (1073928883) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.