Lionel Emanuel Desroches, M.D.
Lionel Emanuel Desroches is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Laurelton, NY with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Lionel Emanuel Desroches, M.D. practices as part of a group nephrologist practice in Laurelton, NY. He graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1986 and has 40+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.47/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 34% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1809dNPPES updated 2021-06-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
22414 Merrick Blvd, Laurelton, NY 11413-2023
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202384.47/100
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.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.93%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
0.93% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
304
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
582
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,037
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.50M
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.7k received from industry
37 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 Lionel Emanuel Desroches's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
Nyu Grossman School of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 9, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
New York University School of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Mailing address
1975 Linden Blvd Suite 105, Elmont, NY 11003-4025
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Lionel Emanuel Desroches
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lionel Emanuel Desroches for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Laurelton 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 Lionel Emanuel Desroches
Dr. Desroches is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Laurelton, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 949-6433.
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 Lionel Emanuel Desroches
Practice Location
22414 Merrick Blvd, Laurelton, NY 11413-2023
Mailing Address
1975 Linden Blvd Suite 105, Elmont, NY 11003-4025
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