Bruce Lachterman, MD
NPI 1215938899 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · The Woodlands, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Lachterman, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in The Woodlands, TX (NPI 1215938899).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215938899
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H6878 (TX)
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
20 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
3,063 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 910 | $126 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 653 | $14 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 222 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 212 | $186 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days93294 | 149 | $28 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 573 | 182 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 512 | 163 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 447 | 147 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 443 | 145 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 423 | 103 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 409 | 130 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$309 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
- 2005-08-09
- Last updated
- 2015-09-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Lachterman's NPI number?
- Bruce Lachterman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215938899, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Lachterman's specialty?
- Bruce Lachterman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Lachterman located?
- Bruce Lachterman's practice location on file with NPPES is 17350 St Lukes Way, The Woodlands, TX 77384-4100.
- What is Bruce Lachterman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Lachterman is (281) 444-3278.
- Does Bruce Lachterman accept Medicare?
- Bruce Lachterman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Lachterman's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Lachterman's NPI (1215938899) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.