Dr Lawrence Edward Lifson, MD - Medicare Psychiatry in West Newton, MA

Dr Lawrence Edward Lifson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry" physician in West Newton, Massachusetts. He went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1966 and has 58 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Psychiatry. His current practice location is 22 Ellis Rd, West Newton, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 964-8809.

Dr Lawrence Edward Lifson is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 30111) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1962540658.

Contact Information

Dr Lawrence Edward Lifson, MD
22 Ellis Rd,
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 964-8809
(617) 244-7852

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lawrence Edward Lifson
GenderMale
SpecialityPsychiatry
Experience58 Years
Location22 Ellis Rd, West Newton, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Lawrence Edward Lifson attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1966
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962540658
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/02/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406872118
  • Enrollment ID: I20051021000528

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lawrence Edward Lifson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962540658NPI-NPPES
B33358OtherMABLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084P0800XPsychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry 30111 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Lawrence Edward Lifson is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Lawrence Edward Lifson, MD
22 Ellis Rd,
West Newton, MA 02465

Ph: (617) 964-8809
Dr Lawrence Edward Lifson, MD
22 Ellis Rd,
West Newton, MA 02465

Ph: (617) 964-8809

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Dan H Rome, M.D.
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