Lawrence Jindra, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Lawrence Jindra is an Ophthalmology specialist based in Floral Park, NY with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(516) 616-1710Floral Park, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Lawrence Jindra, M.D. runs an independent ophthalmologist practice in Floral Park, NY. A State University of New York Downstate Medical Center graduate since 1983, he brings 43+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and stroke.

1 of 41 Ophthalmology providers in NYSee all Ophthalmology in Floral Park43+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6780dNPPES updated 2007-10-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5 Covert Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001-3215

Fax: (516) 616-1700
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

56.1%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-26.7 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

515

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

109

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

358

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $38k

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Stroke / TIA.

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

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Stroke / TIA
Higher than avg (+58%)71%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

US avg: 13.4%

↑ More patients than average (+58%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Cancer
Lower than avg (-1%)20%

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

US avg: 20.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$13 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Lawrence Jindra's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.48 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1983

    Suny Downstate Health Sciences University

  2. 43 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

OphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Taxonomy: 207W00000X

Education & Training

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1983)

Virtual Ophthalmology Care With Lawrence Jindra

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lawrence Jindra for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Floral Park 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 Jindra

NPI records show Dr. Jindra as active with telehealth listed in Floral Park, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (516) 616-1710.

Verified across 8 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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