Quick answers
- Does Howard C. Lazar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard C. Lazar 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 Howard C. Lazar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 130 Original Medicare patients and 141 services for Howard C. Lazar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Howard C. Lazar's NPI number?
- 1902910383. 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 Howard C. Lazar, 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 | 130 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 141 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity (00537)30 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)26 services
- Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest (01926)12 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
- Atrial fibrillation44%
- Anxiety33%
Hospitals where Howard C. Lazar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard C. Lazar 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.
- Abrazo Arrowhead HospitalGlendale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030094
- Banner - University Medical Center PhoenixPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030002
- The Core Institute Specialty HospitalPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 030108
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard C. Lazar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1111 E McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85006 (480) 420‑4027
- 1930 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85016 (480) 420‑4027
- 3900 E Camelback Rd, Suite 190Phoenix, AZ 85018
- 3929 E Bell RdPhoenix, AZ 85032 (602) 923‑5609
- 6501 N 19th AvePhoenix, AZ 85015 (602) 795‑6020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard C. Lazar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Anesthesia Partners and Management LLC146 clinicians in the group
- Guide Anesthesia AZ LLC104 clinicians in the group
- Ascend Anesthesia LLC76 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Phoenix
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Phoenix, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Anesthesia Partners and Management LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902910383 |
| 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