Paul Lafontaine, MD
NPI 1851390165 · Urology Physician · Cambridge, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Lafontaine, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Cambridge, MA (NPI 1851390165).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851390165
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 205351 (MA)
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
538 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 186 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 143 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 77 | $140 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 39 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 32 | $37 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 461 | 159 |
| Finasteride | 421 | 123 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 49 | 40 |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 46 | 14 |
| Levofloxacin | 39 | 31 |
| Terazosin Hcl | 30 | — |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 29 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$54 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
- 2005-07-19
- Last updated
- 2016-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Lafontaine's NPI number?
- Paul Lafontaine's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851390165, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Lafontaine's specialty?
- Paul Lafontaine is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Lafontaine located?
- Paul Lafontaine's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138-5600.
- What is Paul Lafontaine's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Lafontaine is (617) 547-4400.
- Does Paul Lafontaine accept Medicare?
- Paul Lafontaine is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Lafontaine's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Lafontaine's NPI (1851390165) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.