Michael Lappin, MD
NPI 1497829006 · Ophthalmology Physician · Santa Ana, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Lappin, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Santa Ana, CA (NPI 1497829006).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497829006
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C30285 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-17
- Last updated
- 2008-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Lappin's NPI number?
- Michael Lappin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497829006, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Lappin's specialty?
- Michael Lappin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Lappin located?
- Michael Lappin's practice location on file with NPPES is 801 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705-3611.
- What is Michael Lappin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Lappin is (714) 541-4185.
- Does Michael Lappin accept Medicare?
- Michael Lappin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Lappin's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Lappin's NPI (1497829006) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.