Laurence N. Spier, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

(516) 773-0096Great Neck, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Laurence N. Spier, M.D. runs an independent thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist practice in Great Neck, NY. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1990 and has 36+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.47/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 92 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in NYSee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Great Neck36+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1860dNPPES updated 2021-04-02 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1000 Northern Blvd Suite 380, Great Neck, NY 11021-5312

Fax: (516) 773-0071
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

84.47/100

New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

317

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Cancer.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+51%)72%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+51%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+42%)62%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+7%)56%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+23%)55%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)28%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.2k received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 N. Spier's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1990

    Suny Downstate Health Sciences University

  2. Board certified · Apr 1, 2021

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Taxonomy: 208G00000X

Education & Training

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1990)

Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Laurence N. Spier

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Laurence N. Spier for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Great Neck 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 N. Spier

NPI records show Dr. Spier as active with telehealth listed in Great Neck, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (516) 773-0096.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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