2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1356373013 MD
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LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in FLUSHING, New York. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 529 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
52%
generic claims · 48% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.5289/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$215.35
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.5289/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,130 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

89.5289/100
MIPS score · +6 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
52%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

90 Top 42% higher than 58% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/06/2006

NPI 1356373013

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,130 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

89.5289/100 6.428899999999999% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within New York

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within New York

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.5289/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 89.5289/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.5%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 89.5289/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 16110 UNION TPKE, FLUSHING, NY, 11366, with a listed phone of (718) 380-8050. NPI 1356373013 was issued on 07/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WEISSMAN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,130 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 529 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $255K in drug spend, split 48% brand-name and 52% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.5289/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.349, Cost 73.914), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

16110 UNION TPKE
FLUSHING, NY 11366

Provider Details

NPI 1356373013
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/06/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

89.5289
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.349
Quality
73.914
Cost
79
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CONO M GRASSO MD PC
ELMHURST, NY
TJH MEDICAL SERVICES PC
KEW GARDENS, NY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$215

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD. To verify LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD — brand share 48.0%
Specialty average (est.)

48% brand-name claims vs 52% generic, on 2,130 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,130
Total Claims
$255K
Total Drug Cost
529
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,452
Total Day Supply
97,989
Brand vs Generic
48% brand / 52% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$219K
Generic Drug Cost
$36K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 212, 75-84: 216, 85+: 75

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
346
Latanoprost
289
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
223
Timolol Maleate
149
Ofloxacin
136
Fluorometholone
112
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
97
Ketorolac Tromethamine
76
Brimonidine Tartrate
56
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
54

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD's 2,130 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WEISSMAN.

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD's specialty?
LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in FLUSHING, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD wrote 2,130 Medicare Part D claims totaling $255K in drug costs for 529 beneficiaries.
What is LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD's Medicare quality score?
LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.5289/100 (Quality: 75.349, Cost: 73.914). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD located?
LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD is located at 16110 UNION TPKE, FLUSHING, NY, 11366. Phone: (718) 380-8050.
What is LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD's NPI number?
LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356373013, issued on 07/06/2006.
Does LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD's prescribing is 48% brand-name and 52% generic drugs by claim count, with $219K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD accept Medicare?
LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,130 Part D claims and 529 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD's credentials?
LAURENCE WEISSMAN, MD's NPI is 1356373013 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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