Lawrence M Ciment, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Lawrence M Ciment is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Miami Beach, FL with over 56 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Lawrence M Ciment, M.D. practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in Miami Beach, FL. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1970 and has 56+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.58/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 87% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6024dNPPES updated 2009-11-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4302 Alton Rd Suite 210, Miami Beach, FL 33140-2891
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 87% of doctors in Florida on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202397.58/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)
Better than 87% of MIPS-scored doctors in FloridaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.63%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Florida0.63% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better78.4%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
419
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
383
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,510
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $623k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — 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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$300 received from industry
13 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 M Ciment's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1970
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
56 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
Education & Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Class of 1970)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501336
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Lawrence M Ciment
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lawrence M Ciment for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Miami Beach 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 M Ciment
Dr. Ciment is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Miami Beach, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (305) 673-2744.
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 Lawrence M Ciment
Practice Location
4302 Alton Rd Suite 210, Miami Beach, FL 33140-2891
Mailing Address
4302 Alton Rd Suite 210, Miami Beach, FL 33140-2891
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