David Lessman
NPI 1487813275 · Nephrology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Lessman is a Nephrology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1487813275).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487813275
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 253662 (NY)
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
18 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
993 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 296 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 150 | $143 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 147 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 111 | $100 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 40 | $36 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 38 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 218 | 67 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 183 | 49 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 143 | 37 |
| Candesartan Cilexetil | 91 | 27 |
| Losartan Potassium | 87 | 26 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 85 | 21 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$99 across 4 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
- 2008-06-05
- Last updated
- 2016-11-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Lessman's NPI number?
- David Lessman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487813275, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Lessman's specialty?
- David Lessman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Lessman located?
- David Lessman's practice location on file with NPPES is 177 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032-3733.
- What is David Lessman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Lessman is (212) 305-5138.
- Does David Lessman accept Medicare?
- David Lessman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Lessman's NPI active?
- Yes — David Lessman's NPI (1487813275) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.