Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Lazzaro, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Specialist · Toms River, NJ

  • NPI 1881657542
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
67 Route 37 W Ste 200B
Toms River, NJ 087556400
(732) 818-3811
fax (732) 818-3820
Additional location
200 Wyckoff Road, Ste 1400
Eatontown, NJ 07724

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 10, 2024
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
New Jersey #25MA11337900 · New York #182049

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881657542. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
496
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$77,854
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 151 102 $94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 129 91 $137
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 55 55 $178
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 55 45 $59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 36 36 $121
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 32 28 $192
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope 25 24 $215
32663 Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope 13 13 $1,318

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Toms River Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 62. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$16,616
Transactions
45
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 22 $13,257.51
Arthrex, INC. 14 $2,294.76
Seapearl East, INC 4 $781.11
On Target Laboratories, INC 2 $121.79
Stryker Corporation 1 $88.39
Olympus America INC. 1 $58.08
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $14.39

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$8,575
Travel and Lodging
$6,957
Food and Beverage
$1,085

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Richard Lazzaro's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Lazzaro practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Toms River, NJ.
Where does Dr. Richard Lazzaro practice?
Dr. Richard Lazzaro practices at 67 Route 37 W Ste 200B, Toms River, NJ 087556400. Office phone: 7328183811.
What is Dr. Richard Lazzaro's NPI?
Dr. Richard Lazzaro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881657542, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Lazzaro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Lazzaro accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Lazzaro commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.