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Active NPI 1164779203 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Ruben Luis Lara

Social Worker • Topeka, KS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Ruben Lara is a certified Social Worker practicing in Topeka, KS. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2013, Ruben Lara delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1500 SW 10TH AVE.

Ruben Lara is affiliated with Cotton-O'Neil Clinic Revocable Trust and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1500 Sw 10th Ave

Topeka, KS 666041301

Telephone 7853546000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Topeka Pathology Group Pa Facility NPI 1851351886

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Social Worker in Topeka, KS

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
13 Yrs -5.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.7 Yrs
State Avg: 14.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
307 Specialists

Practicing in Topeka, KS (2633 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lara (13 Years) 13 Yrs
Topeka Specialty Average (18.7 Years) 18.7 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-01
Social Worker Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 104100000X

State License KS 06423

A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.

Social Worker

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 104100000X

A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cotton-O'neil Clinic Revocable Trust

901 Sw Garfield Ave, Topeka, KS 666061670

Phone: 7853549591

Cotton-O'neil Clinic Revocable Trust

1500 Sw 10h Ave, Topeka, KS 666041301

Phone: 7853546000

Secondary Practice Locations

325 Sw Frazier Ave

Topeka, KS 666061963

Phone: 7852325005

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Angela Roberts , SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1023290103

Speech-Language Pathologist

Haskel Chaffin , LMSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1023323656

Licensed Master Social Worker

Dr. Brendan Lund , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1023438074

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Danielle Smith , PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

NPI 1043108293

Physical Therapist Assistant

Autumn Hug , OT

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1043108798

Occupational Therapist

Dr. Samuel Brewer , DO

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1043444821

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

14 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location August 01, 2025

Registered at 1500 SW 10TH AVE, TOPEKA, KS 666041301 (Tel: 7853546000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 01, 2025

Social Worker

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 28, 2024

Social Worker (License #06423 in KS)

NPI Profile Active February 27, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location February 27, 2017

Registered at 325 SW FRAZIER AVE, TOPEKA, KS 666061963 (Tel: 7852325005)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 27, 2017

Registered at 325 SW FRAZIER AVE, TOPEKA, KS 666061963 (Tel: 7852325005)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 27, 2017

Recorded as RUBEN LARA

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 27, 2017

Social Worker

NPI Profile Active July 24, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 24, 2013

Registered at 1855 N FAIR OAKS AVE, PASADENA, CA 911031620 (Tel: 6262967710)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 24, 2013

Registered at 21350 W 153RD ST, OLATHE, KS 660615413 (Tel: 9133222400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 24, 2013

Recorded as RUBEN LARA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 24, 2013

Social Worker (License #T-LMSW 8884 in KS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 08, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1164779203
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 08, 2012
Last Update: August 01, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

325 Sw Frazier Ave

Topeka, KS 666061963

Phone: 7852325005

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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