Lawrence Jindra, M.D.
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.
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.
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
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better56.1%
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 volumePrescription 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.
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.
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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
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
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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$13 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Lawrence Jindra's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.48 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe 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.
Graduated medical school · 1983
Suny Downstate Health Sciences University
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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.
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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Practice Location
5 Covert Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001-3215
Mailing Address
5 Covert Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001-3215
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