Lawrence Alan Bassin, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Lawrence Alan Bassin is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Rockville, MD with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lawrence Alan Bassin, MD practices as part of a group gastroenterologist practice in Rockville, MD. A Howard University College of Medicine graduate since 1997, he brings 29+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
14955 Shady Grove Rd Suite 150, Rockville, MD 20850-8700
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better76.2%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
625
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
249
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
805
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $740k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.8k received from industry
72 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 Lawrence Alan Bassin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Howard University College of Medicine
29 years in practice
Experienced
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Lawrence Alan Bassin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lawrence Alan Bassin for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Rockville 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 Lawrence Alan Bassin
Dr. Bassin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rockville, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 340-3252.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lawrence Alan Bassin
Practice Location
14955 Shady Grove Rd Suite 150, Rockville, MD 20850-8700
Mailing Address
14955 Shady Grove Rd Suite 150, Rockville, MD 20850-8700
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