Richard Lazaro, MD
NPI 1821177155 · Ophthalmology Physician · Las Cruces, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Lazaro, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Las Cruces, NM (NPI 1821177155).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821177155
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 83236 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
493 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 330 | $114 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 73 | $81 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 71 | $36 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 19 | $136 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $36–$136 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 236 | 82 |
| Timolol Maleate | 38 | 13 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 32 | — |
| Fluorometholone | 30 | 14 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 28 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 22 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 18 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-06
- Last updated
- 2022-11-29
- Certified
- 2022-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Lazaro's NPI number?
- Richard Lazaro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821177155, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Lazaro's specialty?
- Richard Lazaro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Lazaro located?
- Richard Lazaro's practice location on file with NPPES is 1505 S Don Roser Dr Ste a, Las Cruces, NM 88011-4596.
- What is Richard Lazaro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Lazaro is (575) 522-7676.
- Does Richard Lazaro accept Medicare?
- Richard Lazaro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Lazaro's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Lazaro's NPI (1821177155) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.