Joseph Lasky, MD
NPI 1598856577 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Lasky, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1598856577).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598856577
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 09692R (LA)
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
220 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 | 123 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 36 | $139 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 33 | $175 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 28 | $124 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $93–$175 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Nintedanib Esylatebrand: Ofev | 125 | 20 |
| Pirfenidone | 89 | 13 |
| Treprostinilbrand: Tyvaso Dpi | 59 | 13 |
| Prednisone | 43 | 22 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 33 | 16 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 18 | — |
| Megestrol Acetate | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$49,205 across 64 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
- 2006-09-27
- Last updated
- 2007-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Lasky's NPI number?
- Joseph Lasky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598856577, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Lasky's specialty?
- Joseph Lasky is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Lasky located?
- Joseph Lasky's practice location on file with NPPES is 1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112-2600.
- What is Joseph Lasky's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Lasky is (504) 988-2300.
- Does Joseph Lasky accept Medicare?
- Joseph Lasky is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Lasky's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Lasky's NPI (1598856577) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.