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- 1 Brookline Pl, Suite 623, Brookline, MA 02445
About Dr. Lax
Timothy Lax, MD is a healthcare provider in Brookline, MA specializing in internal medicine. Timothy trained at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. Timothy is also listed as specializing in allergy & immunology and pediatric hematology-oncology. According to Medicare claims data, Timothy cared for 393 Medicare patients across 1,848 services. The services billed most often include test for allergy using allergenic extract, test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin, and professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens. This provider record is associated with NPI 1487810156.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (617) 278-8100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 BROOKLINE PL SUITE 623
Brookline, MA 02445
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal 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 and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
Infections
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
Office procedures
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,848 services · 393 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
801 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin | Treatment | 95024 |
294 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
160 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
117 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test for allergy using combination of methods with drug or biological | Treatment | 95018 |
110 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | Treatment | 94010 |
56 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test to measure rate of airflow | Treatment | 94375 |
34 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test for allergy using ingested items, initial 2 hours | Treatment | 95076 |
22 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
147 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
39 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
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 7
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 internists in Brookline 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Test for allergy using allergenic extract 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lax?
Dr. Lax is an internist in Brookline, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lax's address?
Dr. Lax is listed at 1 Brookline Pl Suite 623, Brookline, MA 02445. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lax?
The number on file is (617) 278-8100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lax's NPI number?
Dr. Lax's National Provider Identifier is 1487810156. 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. Lax train?
Dr. Lax attended Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lax been practicing?
Dr. Lax has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Lax perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lax 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
Has Dr. Lax confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lax. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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