Provider Profile
Lara J. Nakao, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Lara Nakao
Lara J. Nakao, PA-C is a physician assistant practicing in Norristown, PA. Lara trained at Drexel University College of Medicine, graduating in 2004. According to Medicare claims data, Lara cared for 177 Medicare patients across 181 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. This provider record is associated with NPI 1083621254.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (610) 279-8686
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1308 DEKALB ST
Norristown, PA 19401
2280 Opitz Blvd Ste 250
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
181 services · 177 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
45 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Influenza vaccine, inactivated | Treatment | 90653 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
60 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
32 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Other physician assistants in Norristown 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Drexel University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2004 at Drexel University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Lara J. Nakao?
Lara J. Nakao is a physician assistant in Norristown, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Lara J. Nakao's address?
Lara J. Nakao is listed at 1308 Dekalb St, Norristown, PA 19401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Lara J. Nakao?
The number on file is (610) 279-8686. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Lara J. Nakao's NPI number?
Lara J. Nakao's National Provider Identifier is 1083621254. 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
Where did Lara J. Nakao train?
Lara J. Nakao attended Drexel University College of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Lara J. Nakao been practicing?
Lara J. Nakao has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Lara J. Nakao perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Lara J. Nakao performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine, inactivated, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Lara J. Nakao confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lara J. Nakao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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