Paul Lerer, MD
NPI 1336131176 · Gastroenterology Physician · Westfield, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Lerer, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Westfield, NJ (NPI 1336131176).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336131176
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA46175 (NJ)
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
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
409 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 196 | $99 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 59 | $122 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 45 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 40 | $139 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 28 | $268 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 362 | 124 |
| Omeprazole | 187 | 64 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 173 | 36 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 79 | 76 |
| Mesalamine | 25 | — |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 20 | 20 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 19 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$167 across 10 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
- 2005-08-18
- Last updated
- 2020-08-05
- Certified
- 2020-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Lerer's NPI number?
- Paul Lerer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336131176, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Lerer's specialty?
- Paul Lerer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Lerer located?
- Paul Lerer's practice location on file with NPPES is 525 Central Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090-2534.
- What is Paul Lerer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Lerer is (908) 233-0895.
- Does Paul Lerer accept Medicare?
- Paul Lerer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Lerer's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Lerer's NPI (1336131176) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.