Quick answers
- Does Thomas R. Lake Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas R. Lake Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Thomas R. Lake Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 391 Original Medicare patients and 1,270 services for Thomas R. Lake Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas R. Lake Iii's NPI number?
- 1003881277. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Thomas R. Lake Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 391 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,270 |
| Different services or procedures | 96 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)265 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)94 services
- Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope (46600)86 services
- Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45378)70 services
- Injection of agent into vein to assess blood flow of skin graft or flap (15860)66 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis54%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)44%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Anxiety36%
Hospitals where Thomas R. Lake Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas R. Lake Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Jersey Shore University Medical CenterNeptune, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310073
- Ocean Medical CenterBrick, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310052
- Southern Ocean Medical CenterManahawkin, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310113
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas R. Lake Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 30 Prospect AveHackensack, NJ 07601 (551) 996‑5045
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas R. Lake Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC1,922 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other colorectal surgeons in Hackensack
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hackensack, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003881277 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians