Lanny Schwartzfarb, M.D.
NPI 1770625626 · Rheumatology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lanny Schwartzfarb, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1770625626).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770625626
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 118558 (NY)
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
19 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
869 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Administration of Non-Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96401 | 249 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 249 | $142 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 207 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 50 | $201 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 41 | $246 |
| Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate, to Detect Inflammation, Non-Automated85651 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 110 | 28 |
| Prednisone | 70 | 21 |
| Allopurinol | 61 | 14 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 30 | 13 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 20 | — |
| Celecoxib | 17 | — |
| Colchicine | 13 | — |
| Meloxicam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,486 across 11 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
- 2007-02-13
- Last updated
- 2008-02-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lanny Schwartzfarb's NPI number?
- Lanny Schwartzfarb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770625626, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lanny Schwartzfarb's specialty?
- Lanny Schwartzfarb is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lanny Schwartzfarb located?
- Lanny Schwartzfarb's practice location on file with NPPES is 315 E 69th St, New York, NY 10021-5527.
- What is Lanny Schwartzfarb's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lanny Schwartzfarb is (212) 734-5670.
- Does Lanny Schwartzfarb accept Medicare?
- Lanny Schwartzfarb is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lanny Schwartzfarb's NPI active?
- Yes — Lanny Schwartzfarb's NPI (1770625626) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.