Richard Laptosky, CRNP-APRN., MSN.,CNS

Family Nurse Practitioner

(412) 672-9199Mckeesport, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 27 years in nursing, Richard Laptosky, CRNP-APRN., MSN.,CNS is a long-established family nurse practitioner in Mckeesport. He has been in practice for 27+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, depression, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 883 Nurse Practitioner providers in PASee all Nurse Practitioner in Mckeesport27+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6877dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

207 Owens Ave, Mckeesport, PA 15133-2433

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

95.6%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.8 pts)

Better than 89% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

61

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

234

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

8,034

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $785k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Mood Disorders, Depression, and Hypertension.

Mood Disorders
69%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+19%)51%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-24%)46%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-24%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+7%)41%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-31%)39%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-31%) — less common here

Schizophrenia
39%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Bipolar Disorder
26%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

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Virtual Nursing Care With Richard Laptosky

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Laptosky for mood disorder follow-ups, depression management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Mckeesport 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 Richard Laptosky

NPI records show Dr. Laptosky as active with telehealth listed in Mckeesport, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 672-9199.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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