John Lazaro, M.D.
NPI 1649238684 · Internal Medicine Physician · West Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Lazaro, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in West Columbia, SC (NPI 1649238684).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649238684
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 16869 (SC)
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
20 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
2,106 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 579 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 385 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 265 | $170 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 196 | $2 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 188 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 166 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 131 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 337 | 96 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 335 | 96 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 277 | 76 |
| Lisinopril | 263 | 74 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 208 | 66 |
| Omeprazole | 176 | 57 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,104 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
- 2006-05-01
- Last updated
- 2020-11-09
- Certified
- 2020-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Lazaro's NPI number?
- John Lazaro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649238684, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Lazaro's specialty?
- John Lazaro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Lazaro located?
- John Lazaro's practice location on file with NPPES is 131 Sunset Ct, West Columbia, SC 29169-2429.
- What is John Lazaro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Lazaro is (803) 796-2222.
- Does John Lazaro accept Medicare?
- John Lazaro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Lazaro's NPI active?
- Yes — John Lazaro's NPI (1649238684) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.