Michael Lief, MD
NPI 1942229745 · Infectious Disease Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Lief, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1942229745).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942229745
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 227413 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,127 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 310 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 246 | $143 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 226 | $144 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 185 | $16 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 184 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 451 | 137 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 186 | 58 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 127 | 45 |
| Losartan Potassium | 93 | 33 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 86 | 19 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 71 | 22 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-19
- Last updated
- 2012-08-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Lief's NPI number?
- Michael Lief's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942229745, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Lief's specialty?
- Michael Lief is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Lief located?
- Michael Lief's practice location on file with NPPES is 317 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016-4974.
- What is Michael Lief's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Lief is (212) 981-7259.
- Does Michael Lief accept Medicare?
- Michael Lief is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Lief's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Lief's NPI (1942229745) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-08-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.