Lance Bezzina, D.O.
NPI 1275752511 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Dubuque, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lance Bezzina, D.O. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Dubuque, IA (NPI 1275752511).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275752511
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4369 (IA)
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
19 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
512 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 66 | $158 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 57 | $45 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 56 | $636 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 54 | $13 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 53 | $1,525 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 41 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$218 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
- 2007-04-25
- Last updated
- 2013-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lance Bezzina's NPI number?
- Lance Bezzina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275752511, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lance Bezzina's specialty?
- Lance Bezzina is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lance Bezzina located?
- Lance Bezzina's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Langworthy St, Dubuque, IA 52001-7313.
- What is Lance Bezzina's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lance Bezzina is (563) 584-3445.
- Does Lance Bezzina accept Medicare?
- Lance Bezzina is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lance Bezzina's NPI active?
- Yes — Lance Bezzina's NPI (1275752511) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.