Quick answers
- Does Rocco J. Lafaro accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rocco J. Lafaro 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 Rocco J. Lafaro see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 19 Original Medicare patients and 75 services for Rocco J. Lafaro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rocco J. Lafaro's NPI number?
- 1083790414. 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 Rocco J. Lafaro, 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 | 19 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 75 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 66 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)27 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 cholesterol63%
- Diabetes58%
Hospitals where Rocco J. Lafaro works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rocco J. Lafaro 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.
- St Barnabas HospitalBronx, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330399
Practice locations
Addresses where Rocco J. Lafaro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4422 3rd AveBronx, NY 10457 (718) 960‑6214
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rocco J. Lafaro as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- SBH Physicians PC175 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Cardiac Surgeryprimary
Other cardiac surgeons in Bronx
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bronx, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in SBH Physicians PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York Medical College |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083790414 |
| 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