Lawrence Tenkman, MD
NPI 1023207859 · Ophthalmology Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Tenkman, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1023207859).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023207859
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 45644 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,961 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 790 | $429 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 435 | $30 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 121 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 98 | $84 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 91 | $1 |
| Complex Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 521 | 204 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 315 | 135 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 92 | 32 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 88 | 66 |
| Timolol Maleate | 80 | 22 |
| Latanoprost | 74 | 25 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 60 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$917 across 40 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 95 Quartermaster CtJeffersonville, IN 47130-3623Phone: (812) 284-0077Fax: (502) 361-4488
- 9200 Leesgate Rd Ste 100Louisville, KY 40222-5173Phone: (502) 895-0040Fax: (502) 361-4488
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-10-17
- Last updated
- 2020-07-14
- Certified
- 2020-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Tenkman's NPI number?
- Lawrence Tenkman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023207859, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Tenkman's specialty?
- Lawrence Tenkman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Tenkman located?
- Lawrence Tenkman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1935 Bluegrass Ave, Louisville, KY 40215-1179.
- What is Lawrence Tenkman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Tenkman is (502) 895-0040.
- Does Lawrence Tenkman accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Tenkman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Tenkman's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Tenkman's NPI (1023207859) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.