Stephen Laga, M.D.
NPI 1952361818 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Pleasant Prairie, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Laga, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Pleasant Prairie, WI (NPI 1952361818).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952361818
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 49773 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
23 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 23 | $695 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $695–$695 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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.
$480 across 17 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 (3)
- 1301 Pleasant Valley Rd Ste 201Owensboro, KY 42303Phone: (270) 417-7500Fax: (270) 417-7529
- 1717 Oak Park Blvd2nd FloorLake Charles, LA 70601-8991Phone: (337) 494-3278Fax: (337) 494-3240
- 1102 W 32nd StJoplin, MO 64804-3503Phone: (417) 347-5001
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-24
- Last updated
- 2024-06-28
- Certified
- 2024-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Laga's NPI number?
- Stephen Laga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952361818, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Laga's specialty?
- Stephen Laga is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Laga located?
- Stephen Laga's practice location on file with NPPES is 9555 76th St Ste 3880, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158-1984.
- What is Stephen Laga's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Laga is (263) 653-5483.
- Does Stephen Laga accept Medicare?
- Stephen Laga is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Laga's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Laga's NPI (1952361818) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.