Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Heather Lefkowitz, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · West Orange, NJ
- NPI 1659346518
- Accepts Medicare
- 32 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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111 Northfield Avenue, Suite 311
West Orange, NJ 070524703
(973) 325-2103
fax (973) 325-2254
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 7, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Jersey #25MA06927900
- Medicaid
- NJ #7935307
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659346518. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,605
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$214,699
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 457 | 171 | $82 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 362 | 166 | $102 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 207 | 76 | $69 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 160 | 37 | $370 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 142 | 52 | $124 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 97 | 87 | $139 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 58 | 58 | $239 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 48 | 25 | $316 | |
90945 |
Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation | 47 | 19 | $66 | |
90962 |
Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) | 15 | 11 | $223 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 145. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 1 | $16.79 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,985
Patients
736
Total drug cost
$127,707
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 328 | 120 | $2,780 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 189 | 75 | $1,468 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 176 | 41 | $1,832 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 156 | 66 | $2,761 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 151 | 57 | $4,336 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 150 | 53 | $2,329 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 141 | 60 | $2,275 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 110 | 45 | $1,572 |
| Calcium Acetate | Generic | 109 | 50 | $11,559 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 98 | 36 | $20,324 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Heather Lefkowitz's medical specialty?
Dr. Heather Lefkowitz practices Nephrology Physician in West Orange, NJ.
Where does Dr. Heather Lefkowitz practice?
Dr. Heather Lefkowitz practices at 111 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 070524703. Office phone: 9733252103.
What is Dr. Heather Lefkowitz's NPI?
Dr. Heather Lefkowitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659346518, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Heather Lefkowitz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Heather Lefkowitz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Heather Lefkowitz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (HCPCS 90935). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.