Lakshmi Menezes, MD
NPI 1518983345 · Internal Medicine Physician · Lutz, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lakshmi Menezes, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Lutz, FL (NPI 1518983345).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518983345
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME91004 (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
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
1,074 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 | 399 | $124 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 127 | $125 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 126 | $80 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 112 | $9 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 111 | $3 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 68 | $18 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 105 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 310 | 101 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 306 | 93 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 303 | 87 |
| Lisinopril | 225 | 73 |
| Losartan Potassium | 202 | 68 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 196 | 62 |
| Simvastatin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,060 across 56 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
- 2006-07-14
- Last updated
- 2021-08-26
- Certified
- 2021-08-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lakshmi Menezes's NPI number?
- Lakshmi Menezes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518983345, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lakshmi Menezes's specialty?
- Lakshmi Menezes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lakshmi Menezes located?
- Lakshmi Menezes's practice location on file with NPPES is 1942 Highland Oaks Blvd Ste a, Lutz, FL 33559-7410.
- What is Lakshmi Menezes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lakshmi Menezes is (813) 670-0035.
- Does Lakshmi Menezes accept Medicare?
- Lakshmi Menezes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lakshmi Menezes's NPI active?
- Yes — Lakshmi Menezes's NPI (1518983345) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.