Active NPI 1376643593 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Alexander J.f. Lazar , MD, PhD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alexander Lazar, MD, PhD is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 2000, Dr. Lazar delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD.

Dr. Lazar is affiliated with Physicians Referral Service and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1515 Holcombe Blvd

Houston, TX 770304009

Telephone 7137926161

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Facility NPI 1174582050

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

26 Yrs -5.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 31.1 Yrs

State Avg: 26.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

69 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (166 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

85.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lazar (26 Years) 26 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (31.1 Years) 31.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	152	55	$201.71	$26.49
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	97	79	$609.38	$78.55
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	74	72	$258.34	$32.79
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	54	40	$367.06	$34.72
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere	47	47	$329.49	$80.35
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	32	30	$120.94	$11.66
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	14	11	$812.36	$138.79
88363 Examination of archival tissue for genetic analysis	14	14	$146.43	$17.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	236	65	$196.25	$27.65
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	88	75	$589.97	$81.57
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	81	78	$250.56	$34.17
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere	48	46	$318.75	$82.62
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	47	26	$355.70	$36.83
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	41	38	$116.10	$12.31
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	19	18	$789.37	$138.02
88323 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred material requiring preparation of slides	11	11	$364.18	$81.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	188	53	$188.98	$28.56
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	86	74	$568.49	$83.60
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	74	69	$241.78	$35.09
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	65	61	$111.77	$12.58
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere	54	51	$308.30	$85.70
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	38	22	$341.05	$38.24
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	27	25	$761.33	$148.22
88363 Examination of archival tissue for genetic analysis	19	18	$151.89	$19.74
88323 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred material requiring preparation of slides	11	11	$354.09	$88.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	155	52	$182.93	$28.87
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	70	66	$550.69	$84.85
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	69	62	$233.17	$35.48
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	45	15	$334.07	$38.81
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	42	39	$108.10	$12.91
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere	38	37	$297.21	$87.01
88363 Examination of archival tissue for genetic analysis	15	15	$147.60	$20.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	50	22	$523.00	$87.38
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	46	22	$170.70	$29.96
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	35	32	$221.00	$37.24
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	16	12	$314.00	$39.70
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere	16	16	$282.00	$88.62
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	13	13	$102.00	$13.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0452 Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report	547	153	$144.19	$18.98
88363 Examination of archival tissue for genetic analysis	208	204	$134.10	$20.70
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	75	39	$168.32	$30.31
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	52	30	$514.35	$87.96
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	47	46	$216.06	$37.59
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	30	23	$307.77	$40.15
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	24	23	$100.00	$13.13
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere	24	23	$276.17	$88.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0452 Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report	507	225	$142.00	$18.65
88363 Examination of archival tissue for genetic analysis	271	263	$134.00	$20.76
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	81	44	$166.00	$29.88
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	57	54	$213.00	$37.43
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	51	33	$505.00	$86.34
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	34	31	$303.00	$39.95
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	26	25	$98.00	$12.86
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere	21	21	$272.00	$88.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0452 Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report	680	223	$142.00	$18.35
88363 Examination of archival tissue for genetic analysis	192	189	$134.00	$20.09
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	130	52	$166.00	$29.30
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	63	60	$213.00	$36.71
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	41	36	$505.00	$86.43
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	32	30	$98.00	$13.04
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	26	22	$303.00	$39.22
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere	17	17	$272.00	$86.71

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0101X

State License TX L9312

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

176672701 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare

P00142057 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

8M8328 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Physicians Referral Service

2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304009

Phone: 7135925433

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Physician Assistant

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 13, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 13, 2014

Registered at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 770304009 (Tel: 7137926161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 13, 2014

Registered at PO BOX 4439, HOUSTON, TX 772104439 (Tel: 7137922991)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 13, 2014

Recorded as ALEXANDER LAZAR, M.D.,PHD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 13, 2014

Pathology (License #L9312 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 25, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1376643593

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 25, 2006

Last Update: March 13, 2014

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

Po Box 4439

Houston, TX 772104439

Phone: 7137922991

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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