John Franklin Lazar, M.D
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
John Franklin Lazar, M.D has practiced thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) for 21+ years, working in group practice. With 21+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Washington area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 90.91/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in District of Columbia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2798dNPPES updated 2018-09-07 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
110 Irving St Nw Rm G-253, Washington, DC 20010
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 84% of doctors in District of Columbia on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202390.91/100
District of Columbia avg: 80.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.3 pts)
Better than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in District of ColumbiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
154
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
13
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
25
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $398
Percentile rankings compared against 449 reporting peers in District of Columbia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.9k received from industry
21 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to John Franklin Lazar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
21 years in practice
Experienced
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Mailing address
110 Irving St Nw Rm G-253, Washington, DC 20010-3017
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With John Franklin Lazar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Franklin Lazar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Washington required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John Franklin Lazar
NPI records show Dr. Lazar as active with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 877-8115.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John Franklin Lazar
Practice Location
110 Irving St Nw Rm G-253, Washington, DC 20010
Mailing Address
110 Irving St Nw Rm G-253, Washington, DC 20010-3017
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