Quick answers
- Does Brian N. Lara accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brian N. Lara 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 Brian N. Lara see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 352 Original Medicare patients and 435 services for Brian N. Lara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brian N. Lara's NPI number?
- 1194299594. 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 Brian N. Lara, 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 | 352 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 435 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)242 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)88 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)24 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)12 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)11 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 cholesterol71%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety24%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Brian N. Lara works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brian N. Lara 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.
- CHRISTUS Southern New MexicoAlamogordo, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320004
- Mountain View Regional Medical CenterLas Cruces, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320085
Practice locations
Addresses where Brian N. Lara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1950 Chebo MurilloAnthony, NM 88021 (575) 250‑3138
- 2669 Scenic DrAlamogordo, NM 88310 (505) 439‑6100
- 2814 Indian Wells RdAlamogordo, NM 88310 (575) 415‑1927
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brian N. Lara as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Otero County Hospital Association244 clinicians in the group
- Las Cruces Physician Practices, LLC109 clinicians in the group
- Big Tree Partners LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Anthony
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Anthony, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Otero County Hospital Association
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194299594 |
| 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