BRIAN R. LACE – NPI #1801052741
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

BRIAN LACE is a thoracic surgeon located in PITTSBURGH, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1801052741 to BRIAN LACE on July 30, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Sep 18, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for BRIAN LACE below.

NPI Profile for
BRIAN R. LACE

NPI Number
1801052741
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BRIAN R. LACE
Primary location
200 LOTHROP ST SUITE 900-C
CARDIOTHORACIC
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Phone: (412) 647-7555 Fax: (412) 647-4710
1 Other location(s):
2799 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: (800) 653-6568
Mailing address
200 LOTHROP STREET C-800
UPMC PRESBYTERIAN
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Phone: (412) 647-7555 Fax: (412) 647-4710
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)		 MI 4301091819

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2008
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
BRIAN LACE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EXCELA HEALTH - FRICK HOSPITAL
      508 SOUTH CHURCH STREET
      MOUNT PLEASANT, PA 15666
    • EXCELA HEALTH LATROBE HOSPITAL
      ONE MELLON WAY
      LATROBE, PA 15650
    • EXCELA HEALTH WESTMORELAND REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      532 WEST PITTSBURGH STREET
      GREENSBURG, PA 15601

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