Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Lara, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Emergency Medicine Physician · Emergency Medicine Physician · Emergency Medicine Physician · Las Cruces, NM

  • NPI 1871854505
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 72.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 4 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4311 E Lohman Ave
Las Cruces, NM 880118255
(575) 556-6800
Additional location
550 S Wadsworth Blvd, Ste 410
Lakewood, CO 802263111
(303) 202-1283
fax (303) 202-1281
Additional location
2560 Samaritan Dr
Las Cruces, NM 880011170
(800) 421-8274
Mailing address
3025 McDowell RD
Las Cruces, NM 880056404

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 23, 2024
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (5)
Texas #R0606 · New Mexico #NM2017-0114 · New Mexico #MD2017-0114 · North Carolina #183280 · Colorado #DR.055100

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871854505. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
650
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$72,297
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 222 214 $174
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 204 198 $119
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 124 105 $8
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 64 62 $71
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making 21 19 $40
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 15 15 $208

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Las Cruces Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 7.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,248
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 4 $1,247.59

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,248

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
359
Patients
353
Total drug cost
$2,798
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ibuprofen Generic 96 94 $468
Cephalexin Generic 47 46 $319
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 37 37 $200
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 31 30 $69
Metoclopramide Hcl Generic 24 24 $83
Prednisone Generic 24 23 $50
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 19 19 $110
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 19 19 $521
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 18 18 $158
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 16 16 $181

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Lara's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Lara practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Las Cruces, NM.
Where does Dr. Michael Lara practice?
Dr. Michael Lara practices at 4311 E Lohman Ave, Las Cruces, NM 880118255. Office phone: 5755566800.
What is Dr. Michael Lara's NPI?
Dr. Michael Lara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871854505, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Lara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Lara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Lara commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.