Jose Lara, AA-C
NPI 1942822879 · Anesthesiologist Assistant · Fort Myers, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Lara, AA-C is a Anesthesiologist Assistant provider in Fort Myers, FL (NPI 1942822879).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942822879
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiologist AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- AA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AA576 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
95 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 21 | $159 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Lower Abdomen00840 | 18 | $147 |
| Anesthesia for Total Hip Replacement01214 | 17 | $182 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 14 | $77 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 13 | $69 |
| Anesthesia for Extensive Surgery on Spine00670 | 12 | $257 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $69–$257 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 (2)
- 21260 Olean Blvd Ste 105Port Charlotte, FL 33952-6742Phone: (941) 235-5800
- 5741 Bee Ridge RdSarasota, FL 34233-5064Phone: (941) 342-1100
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-05-14
- Last updated
- 2025-10-03
- Certified
- 2025-10-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Lara's NPI number?
- Jose Lara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942822879, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Lara's specialty?
- Jose Lara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiologist Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Jose Lara located?
- Jose Lara's practice location on file with NPPES is 9981 S Healthpark Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908-3618.
- What is Jose Lara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Lara is (239) 343-5000.
- Does Jose Lara accept Medicare?
- Jose Lara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Lara's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Lara's NPI (1942822879) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.