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Ophthalmology

Laurence R. Weissman, MD

Works at hospitals in Flushing, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Laurence R. Weissman, MD is an ophthalmologist at 120 46 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Phone: (718) 006-6708. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Laurence R. Weissman had 581 Original Medicare patients and 1,609 services. NPI 1356373013. 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: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 120 46 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11415 · Directions (6 more locations)
  • Phone: (718) 006‑6708
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Flushing Hospital Medical Center
  • Group practice: TJH Medical Services PC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: New York University School Of Medicine · graduated 1980 (46 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Laurence R. Weissman, 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 Laurence R. Weissman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laurence R. Weissman 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 Laurence R. Weissman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 581 Original Medicare patients and 1,609 services for Laurence R. Weissman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Laurence R. Weissman's NPI number?
1356373013. 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 Laurence R. Weissman, 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 patients581
Services billed to Medicare1,609
Different services or procedures43
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)514 services
  2. Photography of the retina (92250)414 services
  3. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)171 services
  4. Imaging of retina (92134)89 services
  5. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)72 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes44%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Chronic kidney disease19%

Hospitals where Laurence R. Weissman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laurence R. Weissman 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Laurence R. Weissman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Laurence R. Weissman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • TJH Medical Services PC219 clinicians in the group
  • Cono M Grasso MD PC4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Kew Gardens

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kew Gardens, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in TJH Medical Services 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 year1980 (46 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1356373013
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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