Quick answers
- Does Lawrence J. Purpura accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lawrence J. Purpura 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 J. Purpura see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 44 Original Medicare patients and 72 services for Lawrence J. Purpura. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lawrence J. Purpura's NPI number?
- 1801153416. 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 J. Purpura, 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 | 44 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 72 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
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 pressure73%
- Diabetes59%
- Ischemic heart disease55%
- Chronic kidney disease52%
- Arthritis45%
Hospitals where Lawrence J. Purpura works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lawrence J. Purpura 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.
- New York-Presbyterian HospitalNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330101
Practice locations
Addresses where Lawrence J. Purpura is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 161 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10032 (212) 305‑8559
- 180 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10032 (212) 305‑8039
- 5141 BroadwayNew York, NY 10034 (212) 932‑5218
- 55 Palmer AveBronxville, NY 10708 (914) 787‑1000
- 622 W 168th StNew York, NY 10032
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lawrence J. Purpura as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York2,296 clinicians in the group
- Lawrence Medical Associates PC224 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Infectious Diseasealso
Other internal medicine doctors in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801153416 |
| 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