Lee Tessler, M.D.
NPI 1588860688 · Neurological Surgery Physician · East Meadow, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lee Tessler, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in East Meadow, NY (NPI 1588860688).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588860688
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 229480 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- 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 | 177 | $104 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 74 | $128 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 34 | $187 |
| Computer-Assisted Radiosurgery of Simple Growth of Brain, First Growth61796 | 32 | $1,278 |
| Computer-Assisted Radiosurgery of Simple Growth of Brain, Each Additional Growth61797 | 29 | $278 |
| Computer-Assisted Procedure Inside Brain61781 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$95 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 100 Merrick RdSte 128wRockville Centre, NY 11570-4800Phone: (516) 255-9031
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-25
- Last updated
- 2022-09-08
- Certified
- 2022-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lee Tessler's NPI number?
- Lee Tessler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588860688, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lee Tessler's specialty?
- Lee Tessler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lee Tessler located?
- Lee Tessler's practice location on file with NPPES is 1530 Front St Ste 400, East Meadow, NY 11554-2265.
- What is Lee Tessler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lee Tessler is (516) 324-7500.
- Does Lee Tessler accept Medicare?
- Lee Tessler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lee Tessler's NPI active?
- Yes — Lee Tessler's NPI (1588860688) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.