Quick answers
- Does Charles S. Lapunzina accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles S. Lapunzina 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.
- What is Charles S. Lapunzina's NPI number?
- 1275579930. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Charles S. Lapunzina works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles S. Lapunzina 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.
- Brookdale Hospital Medical CenterBrooklyn, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330233
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles S. Lapunzina is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Brookdale PlzBrooklyn, NY 11212
- 1545 Atlantic AveBrooklyn, NY 11213 (718) 613‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles S. Lapunzina as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Interfaith Professional Physician Services PC384 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
Other thoracic surgeons in Brooklyn
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brooklyn, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Interfaith Professional Physician Services PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275579930 |
| 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
- 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