Lawrence Gerstle, MD
NPI 1467473322 · Internal Medicine Physician · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Gerstle, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1467473322).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467473322
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00036426 (WA)
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
358 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 122 | $49 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 75 | $78 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 62 | $114 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 38 | $130 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 17 | $211 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes99307 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 28 | 27 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 26 | — |
| Prednisone | 12 | 11 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-23
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Gerstle's NPI number?
- Lawrence Gerstle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467473322, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Gerstle's specialty?
- Lawrence Gerstle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Gerstle located?
- Lawrence Gerstle's practice location on file with NPPES is 1709 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402-3204.
- What is Lawrence Gerstle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Gerstle is (253) 682-1710.
- Does Lawrence Gerstle accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Gerstle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Gerstle's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Gerstle's NPI (1467473322) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.