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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1528122116 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Lawrence Laifer, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Elmira, New York.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,810 in Cardiovascular Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
44
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
86.6/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
What the federal data shows
Lawrence Laifer, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 44 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 86.6/100
- MIPS score · +4 vs avg
- 44
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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 Laifer, 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
87 Top 48% higher than 52% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Lawrence Laifer, M.D. sits
This provider among cardiovascular disease physician peers
Across the 8,753 cardiovascular disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Lawrence Laifer, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 2% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 54% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one cardiovascular disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Lawrence Laifer, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Lawrence Laifer, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Lawrence Laifer, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
44 99% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
86.6/100 3.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Lawrence Laifer, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 86.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) - 86.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Laifer, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 602 IVY ST, Elmira, NY, 14905, with a listed phone of (607) 737-4334. NPI 1528122116 was issued on 12/20/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 44 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,810 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1528122116 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/20/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
86.6449
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.1318
Quality
74
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lawrence Laifer, 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.
Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
Cooperstown, 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).
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 Laifer, M.D.. To verify Lawrence Laifer, 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
44
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 115
- Total Day Supply
- 3,466
- Generic Drug Cost
- $867
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.27
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Lawrence Laifer, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,810
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Lawrence Laifer, M.D.'s 44 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in New York
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Laifer.
Dr. Michael Aaron
MD
West Islip, NY
Dr. Vivian Abascal
MD
Richmond Hill, NY
Dr. Joseph Abboud
MD
Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Aal Ahmed
M.D.
Buffalo, NY
Dr. Khaled Abdulla
M.D.
Rochester, NY
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Laifer, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Lawrence Laifer, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Elmira, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Lawrence Laifer, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lawrence Laifer, M.D. wrote 44 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
What is Lawrence Laifer, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Lawrence Laifer, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.6/100 (Quality: 80.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Lawrence Laifer, M.D. located? ▼
Lawrence Laifer, M.D. is located at 602 IVY ST, Elmira, NY, 14905. Phone: (607) 737-4334.
What is Lawrence Laifer, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Lawrence Laifer, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528122116, issued on 12/20/2006.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,810 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Lawrence Laifer, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Lawrence Laifer, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 44 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lawrence Laifer, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Lawrence Laifer, M.D.'s NPI is 1528122116 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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