Robert Lerch, MD

Otolaryngology

Robert Lerch is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Brooklyn, NY with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

(718) 389-8585Brooklyn, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Robert Lerch, MD runs an independent otolaryngology specialist practice in Brooklyn, NY. A George Washington University School of Medicine graduate since 1979, he brings 47+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 84.47/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 95 Otolaryngology providers in NYSee all Otolaryngology in Brooklyn47+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1926dNPPES updated 2021-02-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

934 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222-5915

Fax: (718) 389-2378
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

84.47/100

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.

Medicare Patients

440

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

450

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

850

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $19k

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

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

US avg: 31.7%
Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1979

    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

  2. Board certified · Feb 11, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 47 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

OtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Taxonomy: 207Y00000X

Education & Training

George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1979)

Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Robert Lerch

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Lerch for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Brooklyn 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 Robert Lerch

Dr. Lerch is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Brooklyn, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 389-8585.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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