Lanny S Schwartzfarb, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Lanny S Schwartzfarb is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in New York, NY with over 54 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Lanny S Schwartzfarb, M.D. has been part of the New York medical community since 2007 in independent practice. He graduated from New York Medical College in 1972 and has 54+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS data).
Older · 6669dNPPES updated 2008-02-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
315 E 69th St, New York, NY 10021-5527
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
120
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
73
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
449
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $225k
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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.5k received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Lanny S Schwartzfarb's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1972
New York Medical College
54 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
New York Medical College (Class of 1972)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Lanny S Schwartzfarb
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lanny S Schwartzfarb for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to New York 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 Lanny S Schwartzfarb
NPI records show Dr. Schwartzfarb as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 734-5670.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
315 E 69th St, New York, NY 10021-5527
Mailing Address
315 E 69th St, New York, NY 10021-5527
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