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Orthopedic Surgery

Salvatore G. Lacognata, DO

Works at hospitals in Phoenix, AZ · Scottsdale, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Dr. Salvatore G. Lacognata, DO is an orthopedic surgeon at 3941 E Baseline Rd, Suite 102, Gilbert, AZ 85234. Phone: (480) 969-3531. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Salvatore G. Lacognata had 257 Original Medicare patients and 684 services. NPI 1609901057. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Salvatore G. Lacognata, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Salvatore G. Lacognata accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Salvatore G. Lacognata 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 Salvatore G. Lacognata see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 257 Original Medicare patients and 684 services for Salvatore G. Lacognata. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Salvatore G. Lacognata's NPI number?
1609901057. 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 Salvatore G. Lacognata, 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 patients257
Services billed to Medicare684
Different services or procedures33
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)182 services
  2. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)136 services
  3. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)131 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)55 services
  5. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg (J1040)43 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%
  • Anxiety31%
  • Diabetes30%

Hospitals where Salvatore G. Lacognata works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Salvatore G. Lacognata 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Salvatore G. Lacognata is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Salvatore G. Lacognata as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • SGL Holdings LLC3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Gilbert

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gilbert, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in SGL Holdings LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolR Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609901057
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians