Lawrence Purpura, M.D.
NPI 1801153416 · Infectious Disease Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Purpura, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1801153416).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801153416
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 289893 (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 tenure38% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Dolutegravir Sodiumbrand: Tivicay | 37 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 24 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 22 |
| Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudibrand: Triumeq | 18 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 18 |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 15 |
| Darunavir/Cobicistatbrand: Prezcobix | 13 |
| Cephalexin | 12 |
| Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenambrand: Descovy |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-04-19
- Last updated
- 2024-10-16
- Certified
- 2024-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Purpura's NPI number?
- Lawrence Purpura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801153416, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Purpura's specialty?
- Lawrence Purpura is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Purpura located?
- Lawrence Purpura's practice location on file with NPPES is 180 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032-3722.
- What is Lawrence Purpura's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Purpura is (504) 988-7809.
- Does Lawrence Purpura accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Purpura is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Purpura's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Purpura's NPI (1801153416) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.