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Unclaimed ProfileAbout LESSING
Based in South Plainfield, NJ, David Lessing, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows David provided 184 services to 148 patients.
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Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (908) 226-8900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2509 PARK AVE SUITE 2A
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
184 services · 148 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
17 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
17 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
11 |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
30 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
52 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
40 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
17 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopaedic surgeons in South Plainfield 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Lessing's specialty?
Dr. Lessing is an orthopaedic surgeon in South Plainfield, NJ. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Lessing?
Dr. Lessing is listed at 2509 PARK AVE SUITE 2A, South Plainfield, NJ 07080. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Dr. Lessing?
The number on file is (908) 226-8900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Lessing?
Dr. Lessing's National Provider Identifier is 1376565747. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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How much experience does Dr. Lessing have?
Dr. Lessing has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lessing known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lessing performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 1-2 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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