Richard S Lazzaro, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Richard S Lazzaro is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Toms River, NJ with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NJ can see Richard S Lazzaro, M.D. in person in Toms River or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Albany Medical College of Union University graduate since 1988, he brings 38+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.71/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 53% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
67 Route 37 W Ste 200b, Toms River, NJ 08755-6400
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New Jersey.
MIPS Score
202393.71/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.1 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New JerseyHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
232
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescriptions Written
20
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — 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 (+33%) — 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 (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — 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 (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$16.6k received from industry
45 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Richard S Lazzaro's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
Albany Medical College
Board certified · Apr 4, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Education & Training
Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 1988)
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Richard S Lazzaro
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard S Lazzaro for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Toms River 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 S Lazzaro
NPI records show Dr. Lazzaro as active with telehealth listed in Toms River, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (732) 818-3811.
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 Richard S Lazzaro
Practice Location
67 Route 37 W Ste 200b, Toms River, NJ 08755-6400
Mailing Address
67 Route 37 W Ste 200b, Toms River, NJ 08755-6400
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