Lawrence Machtinger, M.D.
NPI 1750488607 · Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician · Laguna Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750488607
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatopathology (Pathology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G67769 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
3,768 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 2,906 | $80 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 214 | $100 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 176 | $119 |
| Surgical Pathology Consultation and Report on Referred Slides Prepared Elsewhere88321 | 158 | $103 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 147 | $129 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 103 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-20
- Last updated
- 2016-05-27
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.