Lawrence Blitz, MD
NPI 1275596389 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Wayne, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Blitz, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Wayne, NJ (NPI 1275596389).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275596389
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 65348 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,503 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 2,283 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 795 | $140 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 460 | $83 |
| Evaluation of Cardiac Rhythm Monitor System, Remote Up to 30 Days93298 | 386 | $26 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 319 | $72 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 605 | 213 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 437 | 156 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 435 | 148 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 359 | 106 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 320 | 118 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 274 | 100 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,348 across 96 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-10
- Last updated
- 2007-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Blitz's NPI number?
- Lawrence Blitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275596389, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Blitz's specialty?
- Lawrence Blitz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Blitz located?
- Lawrence Blitz's practice location on file with NPPES is 1777 Hamburg Tpke, Wayne, NJ 07470-5211.
- What is Lawrence Blitz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Blitz is (973) 831-7455.
- Does Lawrence Blitz accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Blitz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Blitz's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Blitz's NPI (1275596389) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.