Quick answers
- Does Howard S. Lazarus accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard S. Lazarus 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 Howard S. Lazarus see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 741 Original Medicare patients and 28,855 services for Howard S. Lazarus. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Howard S. Lazarus's NPI number?
- 1063411635. 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 Howard S. Lazarus, 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 | 741 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 28,855 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)18,300 services
- Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg (J2781)2,971 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)1,194 services
- Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)1,100 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)1,002 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes42%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
Hospitals where Howard S. Lazarus works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard S. Lazarus 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.
- Baptist Health FloydNew Albany, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150044
- Baptist Health LouisvilleLouisville, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180130
- Physicians' Medical Center LLCNew Albany, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 150172
- Schneck Medical CenterSeymour, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150065
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard S. Lazarus is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1305 Wall St, Suite 200Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 288‑9011
- 519 State StNew Albany, IN 47150 (812) 948‑0616
- 9200 Leesgate Rd, Suite 201Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 895‑2910
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard S. Lazarus as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eye Centers of Louisville, PSC32 clinicians in the group
- John Kenyon American Eye Institute, LLC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Indiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eye Centers of Louisville, PSC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063411635 |
| 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