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- 17218 Preston Rd Ste 2000, Dallas, TX 75252
About Dr. Laster
Jerry L. Laster, MD practices family medicine in Dallas, TX. Jerry is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Jerry provided 4,162 services to 1,551 patients. The services billed most often include removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619994423.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (877) 866-7123
- Email not available
Practice Locations
17218 PRESTON RD STE 2000
Dallas, TX 75252
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,162 services · 1,551 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
782 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
483 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11043 |
470 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11043 |
208 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11045 |
58 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11044 |
30 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11046 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11046 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11044 |
20 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | Treatment | 97597 |
377 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 13 related providers in 2 groups
Other family doctors in Dallas 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 5
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Laster's specialty?
Dr. Laster is a family doctor in Dallas, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Laster?
Dr. Laster is listed at 17218 Preston Rd Ste 2000, Dallas, TX 75252. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Laster?
The number on file is (877) 866-7123. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Laster?
Dr. Laster's National Provider Identifier is 1619994423. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How much experience does Dr. Laster have?
Dr. Laster has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Laster known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Laster performs procedures including removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less; provides treatments such as removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less and therapy procedure using ultrasound, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Laster's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Laster. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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