Quick answers
- Where does James D. Lax see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including Bronx, NY and New York, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James D. Lax's specialty?
- Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does James D. Lax accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James D. Lax accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for James D. Lax?
- (833) 717-2828, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James D. Lax's NPI number?
- 1487651410. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where James D. Lax is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1030 Sheridan AveBronx, NY 10456 (833) 717‑2828
- 1150 Webster AveBronx, NY 10456 (833) 717‑2828
- 44 Sherman AveNew York, NY 10040 (833) 717‑2828
- 571 Academy St, Apt 1aNew York, NY 10034
- 610 Academy St, Suite 10aNew York, NY 10034 (833) 717‑2828
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James D. Lax as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Somos Medical PC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Bronx
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bronx, NY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1981 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487651410 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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