Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Lief, MD

Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · New York, NY

  • NPI 1942229745
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
317 E 34Th St, 7Th Floor
New York, NY 100164974
(212) 981-7259
fax (212) 209-3259

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 28, 2012
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #227413
Medicaid
NY #02808708

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942229745. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,948
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$128,170
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 363 217 $139
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 339 264 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 297 242 $10
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 272 240 $8
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 267 234 $13
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 217 217 $146
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 203 197 $16
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 175 171 $17
81003 Automated urinalysis test 118 118 $2
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 90 89 $19

In context: peer comparison

Among 97 peers in New York Infectious Disease Physician, average services per provider: 91. This provider delivers 32× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,459
Patients
461
Total drug cost
$20,172
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 428 150 $5,962
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 210 67 $1,649
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 115 39 $2,103
Losartan Potassium Generic 89 33 $1,268
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 86 20 $591
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 75 29 $1,220
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 70 20 $1,305
Alprazolam Generic 63 12 $466
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 61 19 $1,312
Simvastatin Generic 56 18 $355

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Lief's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Lief practices Infectious Disease Physician in New York, NY.
Where does Dr. Michael Lief practice?
Dr. Michael Lief practices at 317 E 34Th St, New York, NY 100164974. Office phone: 2129817259.
What is Dr. Michael Lief's NPI?
Dr. Michael Lief's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942229745, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Lief accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Lief accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Lief commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.