Jay Lentzner, M.D.
NPI 1982884904 · Psychiatry Physician · Long Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jay Lentzner, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Long Beach, CA (NPI 1982884904).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982884904
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A93210 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 83 | 23 |
| Lorazepam | 75 | 14 |
| Diazepam | 64 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 58 | 13 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 58 | 15 |
| Alprazolam | 50 | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,781 across 231 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
- 2007-11-07
- Last updated
- 2008-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jay Lentzner's NPI number?
- Jay Lentzner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982884904, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jay Lentzner's specialty?
- Jay Lentzner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jay Lentzner located?
- Jay Lentzner's practice location on file with NPPES is 1630 Park Ave Apt 5, Long Beach, CA 90815-3869.
- What is Jay Lentzner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jay Lentzner is (562) 597-1859.
- Does Jay Lentzner accept Medicare?
- Jay Lentzner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jay Lentzner's NPI active?
- Yes — Jay Lentzner's NPI (1982884904) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.