Stuart David Lerner, MD
Stuart David Lerner, MD runs an independent family medicine physician practice in Kailua, HI. Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (class of 1986), he has been practicing for over 40 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in Hawaii
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1657dNPPES updated 2021-10-22 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
970 N Kalaheo Ave Ste C316, Kailua, HI 96734-1883
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better12.97%
Hawaii avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+7.9 pts)
12.97% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.3%
Hawaii avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in HawaiiHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
250
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
455
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,540
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $652k
Percentile rankings compared against 262 reporting peers in Hawaii.
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 Arthritis.
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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.4k received from industry
88 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 Stuart David Lerner's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo
Board certified · Oct 21, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Stuart David Lerner
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stuart David Lerner for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Kailua 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 Stuart David Lerner
NPI records show Dr. Lerner as active with telehealth listed in Kailua, HI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (808) 954-4463.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Stuart David Lerner
Practice Location
970 N Kalaheo Ave Ste C316, Kailua, HI 96734-1883
Mailing Address
970 N Kalaheo Ave Ste C316, Kailua, HI 96734-1883
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