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Anesthesiology

Lawrence K. Primis, MD

Works at hospitals in Bay Shore, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Lawrence K. Primis, MD is an anesthesiologist at 53 Brentwood Rd, Bay Shore, NY 11706. Phone: (914) 666-8866. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lawrence K. Primis had 273 Original Medicare patients and 275 services. NPI 1285607556. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 53 Brentwood Rd, Bay Shore, NY 11706 · Directions
  • Phone: (914) 666‑8866
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Ns/Lij HS Southside Hospital
  • Group practice: North Shore - Lij Anesthesiology, PC
  • Medical school: New York University School Of Medicine · graduated 1990 (36 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lawrence K. Primis, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Lawrence K. Primis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lawrence K. Primis accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Lawrence K. Primis see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 273 Original Medicare patients and 275 services for Lawrence K. Primis. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Lawrence K. Primis's NPI number?
1285607556. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Lawrence K. Primis, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients273
Services billed to Medicare275
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)110 services
  2. Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)54 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)47 services
  4. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)43 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure69%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Anxiety24%

Hospitals where Lawrence K. Primis works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lawrence K. Primis at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Ns/Lij HS Southside HospitalBay Shore, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330043

Practice locations

Addresses where Lawrence K. Primis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lawrence K. Primis as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • North Shore - Lij Anesthesiology, PC1,003 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Bay Shore

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bay Shore, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in North Shore - Lij Anesthesiology, PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285607556
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians