Paul Laflam, M.D.
NPI 1871522730 · Nephrology Physician · Christiansburg, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Laflam, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Christiansburg, VA (NPI 1871522730).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871522730
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101254170 (VA)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,244 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 | 339 | $90 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 320 | $78 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 157 | $129 |
| Home Dialysis Services Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90966 | 85 | $292 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 77 | $289 |
| Dialysis Services, 1 Physician Visit Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90962 | 51 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 66 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 300 | 83 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 198 | 49 |
| Furosemide | 166 | 47 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 147 | 41 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 133 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 121 | 37 |
| Bumetanide | 117 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$489 across 23 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
- 2006-07-02
- Last updated
- 2014-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Laflam's NPI number?
- Paul Laflam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871522730, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Laflam's specialty?
- Paul Laflam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Laflam located?
- Paul Laflam's practice location on file with NPPES is 2900 Lamb Cir, Christiansburg, VA 24073-6344.
- What is Paul Laflam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Laflam is (540) 633-5650.
- Does Paul Laflam accept Medicare?
- Paul Laflam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Laflam's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Laflam's NPI (1871522730) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.