Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Lara, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · El Paso, TX

  • NPI 1598721490
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1655 Mosswood
El Paso, TX 799353435
(915) 591-7700
fax (915) 591-3170

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 27, 2018
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #L8406
Medicaid
TX #168612301

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598721490. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
16
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$1,013
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 16 16 $63

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in this city , average services per provider: 245. This provider delivers 0.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$6,791
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 14 $6,745.54
Ethicon US, LLC 2 $45.62

By nature of payment

Education
$4,750
Travel and Lodging
$1,680
Food and Beverage
$362

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
56
Patients
55
Total drug cost
$175
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 56 55 $175

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 Surgery Physician in El Paso, TX.
Where does Dr. Michael Lara practice?
Dr. Michael Lara practices at 1655 Mosswood, El Paso, TX 799353435. Office phone: 9155917700.
What is Dr. Michael Lara's NPI?
Dr. Michael Lara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598721490, 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: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.