Kenneth S Lerrick, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Kenneth S Lerrick is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Jamaica, NY with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)
Patients across NY can see Kenneth S Lerrick, M.D. in person in Jamaica or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (class of 1981), he has been practicing for over 45 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and schizophrenia (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
13916 91st Ave, Jamaica, NY 11435-4219
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202315.8/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-67.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.57%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
0.57% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
323
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
421
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,884
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $917k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Schizophrenia.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1981
Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (Class of 1981)
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Kenneth S Lerrick
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kenneth S Lerrick for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Jamaica required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kenneth S Lerrick
Dr. Lerrick is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Jamaica, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 989-5550.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kenneth S Lerrick
Practice Location
13916 91st Ave, Jamaica, NY 11435-4219
Mailing Address
13916 91st Ave, Jamaica, NY 11435-4219
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