Richard Lazzaro, M.D.
NPI 1881657542 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Toms River, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Lazzaro, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Toms River, NJ (NPI 1881657542).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881657542
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA11337900 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense 25MA11337900 (NJ)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
522 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 144 | $136 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 120 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 40 | $194 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Lung Airway Using an Endoscope31622 | 39 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 30 | $60 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16,616 across 45 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 200 Wyckoff RoadSte 1400Eatontown, NJ 07724Phone: (732) 818-3811Fax: (732) 818-3820
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-11
- Last updated
- 2024-05-10
- Certified
- 2022-04-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Lazzaro's NPI number?
- Richard Lazzaro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881657542, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Lazzaro's specialty?
- Richard Lazzaro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Lazzaro located?
- Richard Lazzaro's practice location on file with NPPES is 67 Route 37 W Ste 200b, Toms River, NJ 08755-6400.
- What is Richard Lazzaro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Lazzaro is (732) 818-3811.
- Does Richard Lazzaro accept Medicare?
- Richard Lazzaro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Lazzaro's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Lazzaro's NPI (1881657542) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.