Sal Laforgia, MD
NPI 1861579831 · Dermatology Physician · Toms River, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sal Laforgia, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Toms River, NJ (NPI 1861579831).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861579831
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MA67229 (NJ)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
793 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 | 317 | $95 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 248 | $7 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 132 | $64 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 55 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 16 | $135 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 30 | 24 |
| Ketoconazole | 20 | — |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 19 | 12 |
| Hydrocortisone | 19 | 13 |
| Fluorouracil | 18 | 16 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 15 | 11 |
| Naftifine Hcl | 13 | — |
| Fluocinonide | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 86 E Water StToms River, NJ 08753-7554Phone: (732) 557-9300Fax: (732) 557-9010
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2021-02-20
- Certified
- 2021-02-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sal Laforgia's NPI number?
- Sal Laforgia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861579831, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sal Laforgia's specialty?
- Sal Laforgia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sal Laforgia located?
- Sal Laforgia's practice location on file with NPPES is 780 Route 37 W Ste 235, Toms River, NJ 08755-5065.
- What is Sal Laforgia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sal Laforgia is (732) 557-9300.
- Does Sal Laforgia accept Medicare?
- Sal Laforgia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sal Laforgia's NPI active?
- Yes — Sal Laforgia's NPI (1861579831) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.