2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1720273485 M.D.
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LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in SYRACUSE, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 760 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75.8635/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.3K
48 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SYRACUSE, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 760 beneficiaries — 37% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.8635/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.3K across 48 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.8635/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,971 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75.8635/100
MIPS score · -7 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
63%
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.

LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

76 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D. 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).

LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/06/2007

NPI 1720273485

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,971 109% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

75.8635/100 7.236499999999992% pts

Above neutral 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

LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.8635/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 75.8635/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75.9%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 75.8635/100 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).

LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in SYRACUSE, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1720273485. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 475 IRVING AVE, SYRACUSE, NY, 13210, with a listed phone of (315) 425-7722. NPI 1720273485 was issued on 09/06/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CECCHI 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 2,971 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 760 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $615K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% 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 75.8635/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 19.545), 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

475 IRVING AVE
SYRACUSE, NY 13210

Provider Details

NPI 1720273485
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/06/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75.8635
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
19.545
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D. 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.

LAWRENCE CECCHI MD PC
SYRACUSE, NY
OPHTHALMOLOGY MEDICAL SERVICE GROUP INC
SYRACUSE, 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 LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

Sight Sciences, 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 LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D.. To verify LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D.'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

LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D. — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 2,971 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.

2,971
Total Claims
$615K
Total Drug Cost
760
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,941
Total Day Supply
138,155
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$470K
Generic Drug Cost
$145K
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 313, 75-84: 284, 85+: 134

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
436
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
372
Difluprednate
283
Timolol Maleate
259
Prednisolone Acetate
230
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
175
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
126
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
112
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
110
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
102

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D. 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

LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D.'s 2,971 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 CECCHI.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D.'s specialty?
LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in SYRACUSE, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D. wrote 2,971 Medicare Part D claims totaling $615K in drug costs for 760 beneficiaries.
What is LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.8635/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 19.545). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D. located?
LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D. is located at 475 IRVING AVE, SYRACUSE, NY, 13210. Phone: (315) 425-7722.
What is LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720273485, issued on 09/06/2007.
Does LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D.'s prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $470K 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 LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Moxifloxacin, Difluprednate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,971 Part D claims and 760 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D.'s credentials?
LAWRENCE CECCHI, M.D.'s NPI is 1720273485 with credentials M.D.. 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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