Quick answers
- Does Lawrence S. Turtel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lawrence S. Turtel 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 S. Turtel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 63 Original Medicare patients and 155 services for Lawrence S. Turtel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lawrence S. Turtel's NPI number?
- 1487725933. 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 S. Turtel, 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 patients | 63 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 155 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (92060)57 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)46 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)18 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 pressure70%
- Arthritis49%
- Anxiety32%
- Depression30%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Hospitals where Lawrence S. Turtel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lawrence S. Turtel 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.
- Jersey Shore University Medical CenterNeptune, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310073
Practice locations
Addresses where Lawrence S. Turtel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 White Rd, Suite 201Little Silver, NJ 07739 (732) 530‑8500
- 3333 Fairmont AveOcean, NJ 07712 (732) 988‑4000
- 525 Route 70Brick, NJ 08723 (732) 477‑2500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lawrence S. Turtel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Krosney, Berg, Talansky and Turtel, MDS PA7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Little Silver
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Little Silver, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Krosney, Berg, Talansky and Turtel, MDS PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487725933 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians