Laurence Nair, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Laurence Nair is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Meriden, CT with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Laurence Nair, MD has practiced internal medicine for 37+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 37+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.4/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 29% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
455 Lewis Ave Suite 206, Meriden, CT 06451-2121
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202377.4/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
221
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
528
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,341
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.18M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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 COPD.
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.1k received from industry
54 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 Laurence Nair's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450668
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Laurence Nair
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Laurence Nair for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Meriden 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 Laurence Nair
Dr. Nair is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Meriden, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 238-9446.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Laurence Nair
Practice Location
455 Lewis Ave Suite 206, Meriden, CT 06451-2121
Mailing Address
455 Lewis Ave Suite 206, Meriden, CT 06451-2121
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