Vito Lazo De La Vega, MD
NPI 1245277649 · Hospitalist Physician · Lakeland, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vito Lazo De La Vega, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Lakeland, FL (NPI 1245277649).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245277649
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME101761 (FL)
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
1,764 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 756 | $77 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 474 | $116 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 188 | $111 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 153 | $169 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 69 | $128 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 67 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 109 | 105 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 58 | 45 |
| Prednisone | 50 | 49 |
| Metronidazole | 42 | 42 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 39 | 37 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 37 | 21 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$242 across 2 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
- 2006-06-02
- Last updated
- 2023-01-10
- Certified
- 2023-01-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vito Lazo De La Vega's NPI number?
- Vito Lazo De La Vega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245277649, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vito Lazo De La Vega's specialty?
- Vito Lazo De La Vega is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vito Lazo De La Vega located?
- Vito Lazo De La Vega's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805-3019.
- What is Vito Lazo De La Vega's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vito Lazo De La Vega is (863) 680-7000.
- Does Vito Lazo De La Vega accept Medicare?
- Vito Lazo De La Vega is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vito Lazo De La Vega's NPI active?
- Yes — Vito Lazo De La Vega's NPI (1245277649) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.