Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nicholas Lapara, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · New Iberia, LA
- NPI 1396087359
- Accepts Medicare
- 14 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
2315 E Main St
New Iberia, LA 705604031
(337) 374-7606
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 17, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 2012 — 14 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #303013
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396087359. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,186
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$139,608
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 450 | 195 | $113 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 216 | 98 | $76 | |
99309 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 145 | 65 | $96 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 134 | 124 | $109 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 113 | 109 | $166 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 94 | 48 | $206 | |
99306 |
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 34 | 31 | $168 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 144. This provider delivers 8.2× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,891
Patients
429
Total drug cost
$94,408
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 283 | 42 | $2,512 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 283 | 52 | $5,525 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 254 | 45 | $1,792 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 236 | 32 | $2,936 |
| Risperidone | Generic | 216 | 17 | $2,338 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 210 | 43 | $2,378 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 196 | 22 | $56,015 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 176 | 28 | $1,492 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 162 | 23 | $1,350 |
| Memantine Hcl | Generic | 161 | 20 | $6,297 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nicholas Lapara's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Lapara practices Internal Medicine Physician in New Iberia, LA.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Lapara practice?
Dr. Nicholas Lapara practices at 2315 E Main St, New Iberia, LA 705604031. Office phone: 3373747606.
What is Dr. Nicholas Lapara's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Lapara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396087359, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Lapara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Lapara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Lapara commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.