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- 1 W Sample Rd, Suite 103, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
About Dr. Lapco
Based in Pompano Beach, FL, Paul E. Lapco, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Paul graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2001. Paul is also listed as specializing in specialist. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 6,451 services to 1,216 patients. The services billed most often include test for allergy using allergenic extract, test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin, and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope. NPI 1174587331 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
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
- (954) 942-6868
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 W SAMPLE RD SUITE 103
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Ménière's disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,451 services · 1,216 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
359 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
96 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
71 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
66 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose | Procedure | 30117 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
232 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast | Imaging | 70480 |
29 | Too few peers to compare |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
3,521 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin | Treatment | 95024 |
1,522 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
338 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
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 1
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.
Trained at University of Pittsburgh School 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 2001 at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Lapco specialize in?
Dr. Lapco is an ENT doctor in Pompano Beach, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Lapco located?
Dr. Lapco is listed at 1 W Sample Rd Suite 103, Pompano Beach, FL 33064. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lapco's phone number?
The number on file is (954) 942-6868. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lapco?
Dr. Lapco's National Provider Identifier is 1174587331. 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 Dr. Lapco go to medical school?
Dr. Lapco attended University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lapco have?
Dr. Lapco has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Lapco do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lapco performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast and ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast; provides treatments such as test for allergy using allergenic extract and test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Lapco's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lapco. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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