William Schlesinger, M.D
Also practices: PAIN MANAGEMENT
William Schlesinger, M.D has practiced specialist for 34+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (class of 1992), he has been practicing for over 34 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4222dNPPES updated 2014-10-14 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
170 Great Neck Rd Suite Ll2, Great Neck, NY 11021-3337
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better61.22%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+56.1 pts)
61.22% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.4%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.6 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
150
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
76
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
361
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $7k
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$58 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to William Schlesinger's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Class of 1992)
Virtual Specialist Care With William Schlesinger
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with William Schlesinger for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Great Neck 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 William Schlesinger
Dr. Schlesinger is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Great Neck, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (516) 487-9140.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact William Schlesinger
Practice Location
170 Great Neck Rd Suite Ll2, Great Neck, NY 11021-3337
Mailing Address
170 Great Neck Rd Suite Ll2, Great Neck, NY 11021-3337
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