Paul Lacava, M.D.
NPI 1942399365 · Internal Medicine Physician · Princeton, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Lacava, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Princeton, NJ (NPI 1942399365).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942399365
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA06917800 (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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
7,574 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 831 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 692 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 665 | $96 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 657 | $134 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 533 | $16 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 530 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 104 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 943 | 280 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 691 | 189 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 598 | 186 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 424 | 111 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 254 | 65 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 230 | 71 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 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
- 2006-10-12
- Last updated
- 2015-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Lacava's NPI number?
- Paul Lacava's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942399365, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Lacava's specialty?
- Paul Lacava is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Lacava located?
- Paul Lacava's practice location on file with NPPES is 419 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540-3521.
- What is Paul Lacava's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Lacava is (609) 924-9300.
- Does Paul Lacava accept Medicare?
- Paul Lacava is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Lacava's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Lacava's NPI (1942399365) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.