Quick answers
- Does Paul J. Lafergola accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul J. Lafergola 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 Paul J. Lafergola see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 528 Original Medicare patients and 944 services for Paul J. Lafergola. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul J. Lafergola's NPI number?
- 1366447146. 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 Paul J. Lafergola, 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 | 528 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 944 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)822 services
- Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes (99347)52 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth (11055)28 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)20 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 cholesterol72%
- Depression46%
- Diabetes45%
- Arthritis43%
- Anxiety43%
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul J. Lafergola is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15 Alvin Sloan AveWashington, NJ 07882 (973) 366‑7676
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in New Jersey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Jersey — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | New York College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366447146 |
| 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
- 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