Lawrence Gensler, M.D.
NPI 1841295953 · Specialist · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Gensler, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1841295953).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841295953
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 020849 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 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
2,953 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 641 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 388 | $121 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 376 | $60 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 303 | $85 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 278 | $76 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 719 | 217 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 326 | 311 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 158 | 54 |
| Famotidine | 158 | 39 |
| Rabeprazole Sodium | 157 | 39 |
| Sucralfate | 126 | 55 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 87 | 23 |
| Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,385 across 125 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
- 2005-06-15
- Last updated
- 2013-04-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Gensler's NPI number?
- Lawrence Gensler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841295953, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Gensler's specialty?
- Lawrence Gensler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Lawrence Gensler located?
- Lawrence Gensler's practice location on file with NPPES is 7015 Highway 190, Covington, LA 70433-4960.
- What is Lawrence Gensler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Gensler is (985) 542-1334.
- Does Lawrence Gensler accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Gensler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Gensler's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Gensler's NPI (1841295953) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-04-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.