William Schlesinger, M.D

Specialist

Also practices: PAIN MANAGEMENT

(516) 487-9140Great Neck, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 183 Specialist providers in NYSee all Specialist in Great Neck34+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4222dNPPES updated 2014-10-14 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

170 Great Neck Rd Suite Ll2, Great Neck, NY 11021-3337

Fax: (516) 487-9143
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

61.22%

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 = better

96.4%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.6 pts)

Top 10% of reporting doctors in New York

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

Medicare Patients

150

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

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
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+11%)43%

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

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+3%)24%

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

Mood Disorders
24%

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.

Industry Payment Transparency

$58 received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1992

    Albert Einstein College of Medicine

  2. 34 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SpecialistOther Service Providers

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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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