Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch, MD

  • Savannah, GA
  • Otolaryngologist
NPI1508846460PAC ID4284633652
Medicare services, 2024
497
Medicare patients, 2024
247
Part D claims, 2024
98
Publications
65
MIPS score, 2024
99
Practice address
4750 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31404
Practice phone
Call (615) 372-5426
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Primary practice

Savannah Multispecialty Associates

Savannah, Georgia

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Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch is an otolaryngologist in Savannah, Georgia

Dr. Lentsch practices at Savannah Multispecialty Associates in Savannah, Georgia.

Dr. Lentsch's NPI, 1508846460, was assigned on January 18, 2006. Dr. Lentsch graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1992. Dr. Lentsch's South Carolina license number on file is 29426.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
4284633652
NPI enumeration date
January 18, 2006
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Offers telehealth
Yes
Practice phone
(615) 372-5426
Professional email
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
60
Medical school graduation
1992

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch practices at Savannah Multispecialty Associates in Savannah, Georgia

Dr. Lentsch's primary practice is Savannah Multispecialty Associates, at 4750 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31404 in Chatham County. The practice phone is (615) 372-5426.

  • Savannah Multispecialty Associates
    4750 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31404 · Chatham CountyPhone(615) 372-5426

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch is affiliated with 4 sites of care and 2 medical groups

Dr. Lentsch's primary practice is Savannah Multispecialty Associates in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Lentsch is also affiliated with HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital. The medical group on file is Memorial Health University Physicians, Heart Care - Waters Ave. Dmand AI also links Dr. Lentsch to 2 more group practices and clinics and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Lentsch practices, 3 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Savannah Multispecialty AssociatesAvailable with a free account
+3 more sites and 1 medical groupAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch is one of 302 otolaryngologists in Georgia

Otolaryngology is Dr. Lentsch's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207Y00000X. Dr. Lentsch is board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Lentsch's licenses on file in 5 states: South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky and Texas.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Otolaryngology, South CarolinaPrimaryLicense 29426 · 2006 to 2025 · taxonomy 207Y00000X
  • Florida license2020 to 2022
  • Indiana license2002 to 2007
  • Plastic surgery within the head and neck (otolaryngology), KentuckyLicense 29714 · 1993 to 2007 · taxonomy 207YX0007X
  • Texas license2000 to 2001

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists larynx and vocal cord disease and thyroid surgery among the conditions Dr. Lentsch treats.

Otolaryngologists near Dr. Lentsch

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch billed Medicare for 497 services in 2024

CMS data shows 497 Medicare services from Dr. Lentsch across 11 procedure codes in 2024, for 247 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $53,901 for them.

Medicare services, 2024497
Medicare patients247
Paid by Medicare$53,901
Procedure codes11

Dr. Lentsch's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Office and hospital visits
2023: 3532024: 3443%
Surgery
2023: 1092024: 9810%
Tests and treatments
2023: 02024: 55

Where Dr. Lentsch's Medicare services took place, 2024

  • In an office44189%
  • In a facility5611%

Dr. Lentsch compared with the Georgia median for otolaryngologists, 2024

  • Dr. Lentsch
  • Georgia median
Medicare services
497vs 67326% below
Medicare patients
247vs 30218% below
Part D claims
46vs 30285% below

Medians across 289 otolaryngologists in Georgia with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Lentsch's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch treated 247 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 75

CMS counts 247 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Lentsch in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 120 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. Their average risk score is 1.47, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Lentsch's median patient age at 64, with 50% women.

Medicare patients, 2024247
Average age75
Average risk score1.47

Dr. Lentsch's Medicare patients by age, 2024

CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.

Dr. Lentsch's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women12852%
  • Men11948%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Lentsch's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol75%
  3. Arthritis51%
  4. Anxiety30%
  5. Diabetes29%
  6. Ischemic heart disease26%
  7. Mood disorders26%
  8. Chronic kidney disease25%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Lentsch's patients across all payers

Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.

Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 64

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women50%
  • Men49%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch wrote 98 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Lentsch wrote 98 Medicare Part D claims for 53 patients. 95% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 46 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $1,165 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 49 claims across 2 drugs.

Part D claims, 202498
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$1,165
Part D patients53

Dr. Lentsch's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024

  • Generic93 claims95%
  • Brand-name and other5 claims5%

Dr. Lentsch's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Lentsch's Part D claims, 2024

  • Opioids58%57 of 98 claims

Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Claims for drugs CMS names
2023: 492024: 466%

Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2024, 2 in 2023.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch scored 99 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 99 out of 100 for Dr. Lentsch for performance year 2024, reported individually. Dr. Lentsch accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS lists Dr. Lentsch as offering telehealth.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Offers telehealth
Yes

Dr. Lentsch's MIPS scores, performance year 2024

  • 99of 100Final score
  • 99of 100Promoting Interoperability
  • 40of 100Improvement Activities

Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.

Melanoma (skin cancer) excision: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Skin biopsy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026; and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)

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Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch has 65 publications on record

Dmand AI links 65 papers to Dr. Lentsch, published from 2010 to 2021. 2014 was the busiest year, with 6. The most frequent topics are Head and Neck Neoplasms, SEER Program and Carcinoma, Squamous Cell. Dr. Lentsch has published most often in Laryngoscope. Dr. Lentsch's most frequent co-authors are Shaun A. Nguyen, MD, Jeffrey M. Bumpous, MD and Joshua Hornig, MD.

Papers65
Years published2010 to 2021

Dr. Lentsch's papers by year, 2010 to 2021

Topics Dr. Lentsch writes about most

  • Head and Neck Neoplasms
  • SEER Program
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
  • Parotid Neoplasms
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Skin Neoplasms
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck

Dr. Lentsch's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Lentsch

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch received $3,980 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 48 general payments to Dr. Lentsch from 21 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 58% of the total. Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. paid the most, $2,530.

General payments to Dr. Lentsch by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Lentsch by kind, 2016 to 2025

$4Kin total
  • Food and beverage$2,32458%
  • Consulting fees$1,00025%
  • Travel and lodging$65716%

Companies that paid Dr. Lentsch the most, 2016 to 2025

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch has 22 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 22 awards for Dr. Lentsch, most recently CMS Stage 1 EHR in 2013.

Awards and honors for Dr. Lentsch

  1. 2013
    • CMS Stage 1 EHR
    • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Faculty Teaching Award
  2. 2012
    • Golden Apple Nominee
  3. 2005
    • Vincent J. Hyams Award for Excellence in Resident Education
  4. 2001
    • Louisa Bumgardner Professorship in Otolaryngologic Research
    • Microarray Pilot Project Grant
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Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

Dr. Lentsch graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1992. Dr. Lentsch is a member of ACS.

  1. Medical schoolUniversity Of Louisville School Of Medicine
  2. Board certified in otolaryngologyAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch accepts plans from 19 insurance carriers

Dr. Lentsch is in network with 19 carriers, including Aetna, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Elevance. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 13. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

Plan types Dr. Lentsch accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO13
  2. HMO10
  3. Medicare10
  4. POS6
  5. EPO5
  6. Medicaid1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch's NPI number?

Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch's NPI number is 1508846460. It was assigned on January 18, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch?

Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch is an otolaryngologist in Savannah, Georgia. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Otolaryngology Physician (taxonomy code 207Y00000X).

Where does Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch practice?

Dr. Lentsch practices at 4750 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31404. Dr. Lentsch's primary practice is Savannah Multispecialty Associates in Savannah, Georgia. Dmand AI also links Dr. Lentsch to 2 group practices and clinics and 1 medical group.

What is Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Lentsch is (615) 372-5426.

What is Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch's medical license number?

Dr. Lentsch's South Carolina license number on file is 29426, one of the licenses on file in 5 states.

Which states has Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Lentsch in South Carolina (2006 to 2025), Florida (2020 to 2022), Indiana (2002 to 2007), Kentucky (1993 to 2007) and Texas (2000 to 2001).

Which hospitals is Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch affiliated with?

Dr. Lentsch is affiliated with HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital.

What medical group is Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch part of?

Dr. Lentsch is linked to Memorial Health University Physicians, Heart Care - Waters Ave. Dmand AI links Dr. Lentsch to 1 more medical group.

Does Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Lentsch billed Medicare for 497 services in 2024, and Dr. Lentsch accepts Medicare assignment.

Does Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch offer telehealth?

Yes. The CMS Doctors and Clinicians file lists Dr. Lentsch as offering telehealth services.

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What is Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch's MIPS score?

Dr. Lentsch's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 99 out of 100, reported individually.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch see?

CMS counts 247 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Lentsch in 2024, with an average age of 75.

Is Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch board certified?

Yes. Dr. Lentsch is board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

What services does Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Lentsch's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99214), office visit, established patient (99213) and office visit, new patient (99204).

Where did Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch go to medical school?

Dr. Lentsch graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1992.

What drugs does Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lentsch's most prescribed drugs by claims were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen.

Has Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $3,980 in general payments to Dr. Lentsch from 21 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.

How long has Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch been practicing?

Dr. Lentsch graduated from medical school in 1992, 34 years ago.

Does Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch do research?

Dmand AI links 65 publications to Dr. Lentsch, published from 2010 to 2021.

Who does Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch publish with?

Dr. Lentsch's most frequent co-authors are Shaun A. Nguyen, MD (7 shared papers), Jeffrey M. Bumpous, MD (5 shared papers) and Joshua Hornig, MD (5 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Eric Joseph Lentsch accept?

Dr. Lentsch is in network with 19 carriers, including Aetna, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Elevance. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 13. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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