Peter Lax, MB CHB (HONS) FRCA
NPI 1780027276 · Anesthesiology Physician · Baltimore, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Peter Lax, MB CHB (HONS) FRCA is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Baltimore, MD (NPI 1780027276).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780027276
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MB CHB (HONS) FRCA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 6118817 (ZZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
132 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 36 | $96 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 35 | $45 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 18 | $82 |
| Anesthesia for Other Closed Procedure on Chest00520 | 17 | $144 |
| Anesthesia for Retinal Surgery00145 | 13 | $166 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 13 | $375 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $45–$375 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$317 across 2 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
- 2013-04-15
- Last updated
- 2013-04-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Peter Lax's NPI number?
- Peter Lax's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780027276, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Peter Lax's specialty?
- Peter Lax is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Peter Lax located?
- Peter Lax's practice location on file with NPPES is 951 Fell St, Baltimore, MD 21231-3586.
- What is Peter Lax's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Peter Lax is (202) 492-7013.
- Does Peter Lax accept Medicare?
- Peter Lax is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Peter Lax's NPI active?
- Yes — Peter Lax's NPI (1780027276) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-04-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.