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DR. LAWRENCE EDWARD LIFSON MD
NPI 1962540658
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in West Newton, MA

Active since February 02, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
22 ELLIS RD, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465(617) 964-8809(617) 244-7852 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Lawrence Edward Lifson Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. LAWRENCE EDWARD LIFSON MD (NPI 1962540658) is an individual psychiatry provider in West Newton, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (30111) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (1966).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962540658
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAWRENCE EDWARD LIFSONCredential: MD
Location Address22 ELLIS RDWest Newton, MA 02465
Mailing Address22 Ellis RdWest Newton, MA 02465 · (617) 964-8809 · Fax (617) 244-7852
Phone(617) 964-8809
Fax(617) 244-7852
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 1966
Enumeration DateFebruary 2, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1962540658 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 30111
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
22 ELLIS RD, West Newton, MA 02465
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedB33358
OtherB33358MA · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Lawrence Edward Lifson Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6406872118
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051021000528
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02465 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$189.86 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $47.46 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lawrence Lifson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lawrence Lifson is 1962540658. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 2, 2007.

Where is Lawrence Lifson located?

Lawrence Lifson practices at 22 Ellis Rd, West Newton, MA 02465. The listed phone number is (617) 964-8809.

What is Lawrence Lifson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Lawrence Lifson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lawrence Lifson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lawrence Lifson was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.