Richard Laptosky, CRNP-APRN., MSN.,CNS
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
Older · 6877dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.6%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.8 pts)
Better than 89% of reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
61
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription 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.
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.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-24%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-31%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
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.
27 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard Laptosky
Practice Location
207 Owens Ave, Mckeesport, PA 15133-2433
Mailing Address
207 Owens Ave, Mckeesport, PA 15133-2433
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