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Eric Lara, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner in Munster, IN · enumerated 2023 · practices at North Point Orthopedics LLC.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1245944198

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Eric Lara
Credential FNP-C
Sex Male
Practice address Munster, IN, 46321
Phone (219) 836-2055
Fax (219) 836-0355
Enumeration date Jan 5, 2023
Last updated in NPPES Dec 12, 2023

Street address withheld: NPPES sole-proprietor addresses can be home addresses. See our data policy.

Taxonomy & licenses

363LF0000X Family Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · License F0220799 (IN) Secondary
363LF0000X Family Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · License 71014733A (IN) Primary

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
300084066 Medicaid IN -

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Eric Lara?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Eric Lara is 1245944198, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Eric Lara practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Munster, IN. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-12-12.