Michael H Lief, MD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Michael H Lief is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in New York, NY with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Michael H Lief, MD practices as part of a group infectious disease specialist practice in New York, NY. He has been in practice for 25+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and kidney disease (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
317 E 34th St 7th Floor, New York, NY 10016-4974
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.26%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)
2.26% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.9%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
362
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
366
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,010
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $420k
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
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 (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
25 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Michael H Lief
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael H Lief for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to New York 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 Michael H Lief
Dr. Lief is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 981-7259.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael H Lief
Practice Location
317 E 34th St 7th Floor, New York, NY 10016-4974
Mailing Address
317 E 34th St 7th Floor, New York, NY 10016-4974
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