Lawrence Bender, DO
NPI 1306860804 · Urology Physician · Richlands, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Bender, DO is a Urology Physician provider in Richlands, VA (NPI 1306860804).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306860804
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0102201959 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
155 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 78 | $86 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 33 | $11 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 22 | $103 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 11 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 11 | $63 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$103 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 135 | 71 |
| Levofloxacin | 100 | 73 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 34 | 24 |
| Finasteride | 31 | 12 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 31 | 26 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 26 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-27
- Last updated
- 2012-05-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Bender's NPI number?
- Lawrence Bender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306860804, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Bender's specialty?
- Lawrence Bender is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Bender located?
- Lawrence Bender's practice location on file with NPPES is 6719 Gov G C Peery Hwy, Richlands, VA 24641-2197.
- What is Lawrence Bender's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Bender is (276) 596-6659.
- Does Lawrence Bender accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Bender is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Bender's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Bender's NPI (1306860804) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-05-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.