Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Charles Lapunzina, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Brooklyn, NY
- NPI 1275579930
- Accepts Medicare
- 35 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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6735 Ridge Blvd, Suite 1C
Brooklyn, NY 112205248
(718) 836-0155
fax (718) 836-0155 - Mailing address
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128 Prospect Park Sw, Apt #2
Brooklyn, NY 112181280
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 21, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1991 — 35 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #207351
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275579930. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
45
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$2,604
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 45 | 11 | $58 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Brooklyn Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$161
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 2 | $160.87 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Charles Lapunzina's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Lapunzina practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Brooklyn, NY.
Where does Dr. Charles Lapunzina practice?
Dr. Charles Lapunzina practices at 6735 Ridge Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 112205248. Office phone: 7188360155.
What is Dr. Charles Lapunzina's NPI?
Dr. Charles Lapunzina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275579930, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Lapunzina accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Lapunzina accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Lapunzina commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.