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Active NPI 1689134439 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Lara Farouk Appiah , MD

Surgery • Brandon, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lara Appiah, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Brandon, FL. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2018, Dr. Appiah delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 519 MEDICAL OAKS AVE.

Dr. Appiah is affiliated with Suncoast Surgical Associates Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital inpatient care per day, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

519 Medical Oaks Ave

Brandon, FL 335115961

Telephone 8136857995
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Brandon, FL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -15.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.5 Yrs
State Avg: 26.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
25 Specialists

Practicing in Brandon, FL (2030 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
12.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
9.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Appiah (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Brandon Specialty Average (23.5 Years) 23.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes
21 21 $102.22 $82.06
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
13 12 $129.10 $126.60

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-08-07
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License FL ME166562

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Suncoast Surgical Associates Pa

519 Medical Oaks Ave, Brandon, FL 335115961

Phone: 8136857995

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

8 Associated Practitioners
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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 07, 2024

Registered at 519 MEDICAL OAKS AVE, BRANDON, FL 335115961 (Tel: 8136857995)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 07, 2024

Registered at 519 MEDICAL OAKS AVE, BRANDON, FL 335115961 (Tel: 8136857995)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 07, 2024

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Updated Practice Location June 13, 2024

Registered at 808 N FRANKLIN ST UNIT 1502, TAMPA, FL 336023824 (Tel: 3474998095)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 13, 2024

Registered at 808 N FRANKLIN ST UNIT 1502, TAMPA, FL 336023824 (Tel: 3474998095)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 13, 2024

Surgery (License #ME166562 in FL)

NPI Profile Active March 20, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 20, 2019

Registered at 119 OAKFIELD DR, BRANDON, FL 335115779 (Tel: 8136815551)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 20, 2019

Registered at 119 OAKFIELD DR, BRANDON, FL 335115779 (Tel: 8136815551)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 20, 2019

Recorded as LARA APPIAH, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 20, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 20, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1689134439
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 20, 2019
Last Update: August 07, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

519 Medical Oaks Ave

Brandon, FL 335115961

Phone: 8136857995

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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