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Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)

Charles P. Lago Sr., MD

Works at hospitals in Plantation, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Charles P. Lago Sr., MD is a colorectal surgeon at 3000 Coral Hills Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33065. Phone: (954) 344-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Charles P. Lago Sr. had 131 Original Medicare patients and 343 services. NPI 1144219445. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Colorectal surgeon (Medicare lists Colorectal Surgery (Proctology))
  • Address: 3000 Coral Hills Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33065 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (954) 344‑3000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Westside Regional Medical Center
  • Group practice: South Florida Surgical Specialists LLC
  • Medical school: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai · graduated 1989 (37 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Charles P. Lago Sr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Charles P. Lago Sr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles P. Lago Sr. 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 Charles P. Lago Sr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 131 Original Medicare patients and 343 services for Charles P. Lago Sr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Charles P. Lago Sr.'s NPI number?
1144219445. 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 Charles P. Lago Sr., 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 patients131
Services billed to Medicare343
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)103 services
  2. Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope (46600)90 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)61 services
  4. Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding (46221)39 services
  5. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)12 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%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Ischemic heart disease43%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Anxiety27%

Hospitals where Charles P. Lago Sr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles P. Lago Sr. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Charles P. Lago Sr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Charles P. Lago Sr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • South Florida Surgical Specialists LLC92 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other colorectal surgeons in Florida

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in South Florida Surgical Specialists LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144219445
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians