Ruthee-Lu Bayer, MD

Hematology & Oncology

Internal Medicine

Ruthee-Lu Bayer is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Lake Success, NY with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: HEMATOLOGY

(516) 734-8973Lake Success, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across NY can see Ruthee-Lu Bayer, MD in person in Lake Success or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from New York Medical College in 1992 and has 34+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).

1 of 440 Internal Medicine providers in NYSee all Internal Medicine in Lake Success34+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

The Monter Cancer Center 450 Lakeville Road, Lake Success, NY 11042

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

74.07/100

New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.5 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

77.3%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.5 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

139

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

98

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

660

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2.32M

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 Diabetes.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+3%)35%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-15%)34%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)27%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

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

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

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 · 1992

    New York Medical College

  2. 34 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Taxonomy: 207RH0003X

Education & Training

New York Medical College (Class of 1992)

Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Ruthee-Lu Bayer

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Ruthee-Lu Bayer for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Lake Success 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 Ruthee-Lu Bayer

Dr. Bayer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lake Success, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (516) 734-8973.

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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