Physician Profile
Nina J. Lara, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lara
Based in Phoenix, AZ, Nina J. Lara, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery of the spine. Nina is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Nina cared for 319 Medicare patients across 357 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, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (602) 648-5444
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2902 W AGUA FRIA FWY STE 1090
Phoenix, AZ 85027
33300 N 32nd Ave Ste 320
Phoenix, AZ 85085
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
357 services · 319 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
68 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | Imaging | 72050 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | Imaging | 72070 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
92 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
74 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 6
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.
Other orthopaedic surgery of the spines in Phoenix 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Nina J. Lara?
Nina J. Lara is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine in Phoenix, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Nina J. Lara's address?
Nina J. Lara is listed at 2902 W Agua Fria Fwy Ste 1090, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Nina J. Lara?
The number on file is (602) 648-5444. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Nina J. Lara's NPI number?
Nina J. Lara's National Provider Identifier is 1164816302. 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 long has Nina J. Lara been practicing?
Nina J. Lara has 11+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2015. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Nina J. Lara perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Nina J. Lara performs imaging including x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Nina J. Lara confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Nina J. Lara. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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