Lawrence Adu, MD
NPI 1679597702 · Psychiatry Physician · Gainesville, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Adu, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Gainesville, FL (NPI 1679597702).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679597702
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME84024 (FL)
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
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
305 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 157 | $124 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 45 Minutes90836 | 148 | $89 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $89–$124 (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 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 182 | 23 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 111 | 13 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 93 | 19 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 92 | 24 |
| Alprazolam | 76 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 74 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42 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)
- 1026 Sw 2nd AveSuite CGainesville, FL 32601-6134Phone: (352) 378-9116Fax: (352) 378-9779
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-26
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Adu's NPI number?
- Lawrence Adu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679597702, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Adu's specialty?
- Lawrence Adu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Adu located?
- Lawrence Adu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1103 Sw 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-6116.
- What is Lawrence Adu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Adu is (352) 378-9116.
- Does Lawrence Adu accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Adu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Adu's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Adu's NPI (1679597702) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.