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Ophthalmology

Lawrence S. Turtel, MD

Works at hospitals in Neptune, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Lawrence S. Turtel, MD is an ophthalmologist at 200 White Rd, Suite 201, Little Silver, NJ 07739. Phone: (732) 530-8500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lawrence S. Turtel had 63 Original Medicare patients and 155 services. NPI 1487725933. 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: 200 White Rd, Suite 201, Little Silver, NJ 07739 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (732) 530‑8500
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Jersey Shore University Medical Center
  • Group practice: Krosney, Berg, Talansky and Turtel, MDS PA
  • Medical school: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons · graduated 1986 (40 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lawrence S. Turtel, 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 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 patients63
Services billed to Medicare155
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (92060)57 services
  2. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)46 services
  3. 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.

Practice locations

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

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

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Other ophthalmologists in Little Silver

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Little Silver, NJ — not a recommendation.

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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

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1487725933
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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