Lawrence Paletz, M.D.
NPI 1578548897 · Urology Physician · Los Alamitos, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Paletz, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Los Alamitos, CA (NPI 1578548897).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578548897
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A35498 (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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
3 documented practice locations
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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Finasteride | 13 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 11411 Brookshire Ave Ste 508Downey, CA 90241-5007Phone: (562) 923-0706Fax: (562) 861-2133
- 15111 Whittier Blvd Ste 390Whittier, CA 90603-3301Phone: (562) 320-8281Fax: (862) 861-2133
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-09
- Last updated
- 2021-10-04
- Certified
- 2021-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Paletz's NPI number?
- Lawrence Paletz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578548897, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Paletz's specialty?
- Lawrence Paletz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Paletz located?
- Lawrence Paletz's practice location on file with NPPES is 3801 Katella Ave Ste 223, Los Alamitos, CA 90720-6904.
- What is Lawrence Paletz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Paletz is (562) 449-4183.
- Does Lawrence Paletz accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Paletz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Paletz's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Paletz's NPI (1578548897) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.