Quick answers
- Does Larry Van Fossen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Larry Van Fossen 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 Larry Van Fossen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 193 Original Medicare patients and 232 services for Larry Van Fossen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Larry Van Fossen's NPI number?
- 1497778054. 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 Larry Van Fossen, 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 | 193 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 232 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (64415)50 services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)48 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)29 services
- Anesthesia for retinal surgery (00145)22 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)16 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis63%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Diabetes23%
- Depression21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Larry Van Fossen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1350 E Venice AveVenice, FL 34285 (954) 939‑5000
- 21260 Olean BlvdPort Charlotte, FL 33952 (954) 939‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Larry Van Fossen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northwood Anesthesia Associates LLC39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Venice
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Venice, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northwood Anesthesia Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ohio State University College Of Homeopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497778054 |
| 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