Quick answers
- Does Joshua J. Lara accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua J. Lara 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.
- What is Joshua J. Lara's NPI number?
- 1750084158. 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 Joshua J. Lara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 52579 Hwy 51 SIndependence, LA 70443 (504) 878‑9421
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua J. Lara as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Van Meter Emergency Physicians Inc. Apmc24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Independence
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Independence, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Van Meter Emergency Physicians Inc. Apmc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2023 (3 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750084158 |
| 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
- 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