Lawrence Vanmeter, MD
NPI 1639117948 · Specialist · Newport Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Vanmeter, MD is a Specialist provider in Newport Beach, CA (NPI 1639117948).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639117948
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,112 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 1,013 | $161 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 819 | $54 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes99458 | 586 | $42 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, First 30 Minutes Provided Personally By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99491 | 551 | $90 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 30 Minutes Provided Personally By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99437 | 326 | $63 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 134 | 38 |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 114 | 29 |
| Simvastatin | 114 | 31 |
| Azithromycin | 113 | 67 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 97 | 25 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 95 | 28 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 86 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$94 across 4 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
- 2006-06-02
- Last updated
- 2011-02-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Vanmeter's NPI number?
- Lawrence Vanmeter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639117948, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Vanmeter's specialty?
- Lawrence Vanmeter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Lawrence Vanmeter located?
- Lawrence Vanmeter's practice location on file with NPPES is 520 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3637.
- What is Lawrence Vanmeter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Vanmeter is (949) 566-8179.
- Does Lawrence Vanmeter accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Vanmeter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Vanmeter's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Vanmeter's NPI (1639117948) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-02-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.