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Dr. James D. Lax sees patients in Manhattan as a gastroenterologist with Somos Medical PC.
Dr. Lax earned his medical degree at New York University School of Medicine in 1981 — 45 years ago.
The office is at 44 Sherman Ave, New York, NY 10040; the phone number on record is (833) 717-2828. Dr. Lax is also listed at 610 Academy St Suite 10a, New York, NY 10034 and 620 W 190th St, New York, NY 10040. He accepts Medicare assignment — useful to know if you are on traditional Medicare.
About Dr. Lax's practice
- Specialty
- Gastroenterologist
- Credentials
- MD
- Practice
- Somos Medical PC
- Address
- 44 Sherman Ave, New York, NY 10040
- Phone
- (833) 717-2828
- Other locations
- 610 Academy St Suite 10a, New York, NY 10034; 620 W 190th St, New York, NY 10040
- Medical school
- New York University School of Medicine (1981)
- Medicare assignment
- Accepts
- NPI number
- 1487651410
- NY license no.
- 152612
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Medicare, Medicaid and hospitals
- Procedures on Medicare Care Compare
- Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux 1–10 procedures
- Colonoscopy 1–10 procedures
- New York Medicaid
- Enrolled fee-for-service provider since 1992. Medicaid managed-care plans keep their own networks, so check with your plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
With Somos Medical PC, at 44 Sherman Ave, New York, NY 10040.
Call the office at (833) 717-2828.
Yes — Dr. Lax accepts Medicare assignment, taking the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services.
New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 1981.
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