Lawrence Tesser, DPM
NPI 1053393868 · Podiatrist · Merrick, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Tesser, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Merrick, NY (NPI 1053393868).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053393868
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 005175 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
3,281 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 1,031 | $51 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 486 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 391 | $104 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 15 Minutes99347 | 266 | $50 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 231 | $113 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 197 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-17
- Last updated
- 2009-10-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Tesser's NPI number?
- Lawrence Tesser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053393868, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Tesser's specialty?
- Lawrence Tesser is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Lawrence Tesser located?
- Lawrence Tesser's practice location on file with NPPES is 1800 Merrick Rd, Merrick, NY 11566-4530.
- What is Lawrence Tesser's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Tesser is (516) 377-7701.
- Does Lawrence Tesser accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Tesser is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Tesser's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Tesser's NPI (1053393868) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-10-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.