Quick answers
- Does Michele J. Lapayowker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michele J. Lapayowker 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 Michele J. Lapayowker see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 164 Original Medicare patients and 420 services for Michele J. Lapayowker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michele J. Lapayowker's NPI number?
- 1457473704. 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 Michele J. Lapayowker, 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 | 164 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 420 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)124 services
- Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)90 services
- Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory (Q0091)86 services
- Pelvic exam (99459)48 services
- Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina (76830)29 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis54%
- Osteoporosis31%
- Anxiety29%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
Hospitals where Michele J. Lapayowker works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michele J. Lapayowker 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.
- Boca Raton Regional HospitalBoca Raton, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100168
- HCA Florida University HospitalDavie, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100360
- Memorial Hospital MiramarMiramar, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100285
- Memorial Hospital WestPembroke Pines, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100281
- Westside Regional Medical CenterPlantation, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 100228
Practice locations
Addresses where Michele J. Lapayowker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 201 NW 82nd Ave, 104 Plantation Gynecologic AssociatesPlantation, FL 33324 (954) 472‑2201
- 3225 Aviation Ave, Suite 700Miami, FL 33133 (305) 273‑4641
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michele J. Lapayowker as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vitalmd Group Holding LLC537 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Plantation
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Plantation, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vitalmd Group Holding LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457473704 |
| 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