Dr. Lester Brian Katz, MD
- Part D claims, 2021
- 12
- Industry payments
- $685
- Affiliated sites
- 1
- Medical group
- 1
- State license
- 1
- Practice address
- 305 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017
- Practice phone
- Call (212) 888-2400
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Thorne, Lau, and Chin
New York, New York
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Dr. Lester Brian Katz is a general surgeon in New York, New York
Dr. Katz practices at Thorne, Lau, and Chin in New York, New York.
Dr. Katz's NPI, 1356426720, was assigned on October 26, 2006. Dr. Katz graduated from University of the Witwatersrand in 1975. Dr. Katz holds New York license 137009.
- NPI
- 1356426720NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- October 26, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (212) 888-2400
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 77
- Medical school graduation
- 1975
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Lester Brian Katz practices at Thorne, Lau, and Chin in New York, New York
Dr. Katz's primary practice is Thorne, Lau, and Chin, at 305 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017 in New York County. The practice phone is (212) 888-2400.
- Thorne, Lau, and Chin305 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017 · New York CountyPhone(212) 888-2400
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Lester Brian Katz is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Katz's primary practice is Thorne, Lau, and Chin in New York, New York. Dmand AI also links Dr. Katz to 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Lester Brian Katz's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Katz practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Thorne, Lau, and Chin | Available with a free account |
| +1 more site and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Lester Brian Katz is one of 1,604 general surgeons in New York
Surgery is Dr. Katz's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Katz is licensed in New York.
Specialties and state licenses
- Surgery, New YorkPrimary
General surgeons near Dr. Katz
Counts of general surgeons with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Lester Brian Katz's patients have a median age of 61
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Katz's median patient age at 61, with 45% women.
Dr. Katz's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 61
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women45%
- Men52%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Lester Brian Katz wrote 12 Medicare Part D claims in 2021
In 2021, Dr. Katz wrote 12 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 1 drug, with $71 in total drug cost. In 2018, CMS named 11 claims across 1 drug.
Dr. Katz's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2021
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2018 to 2021
- 2018
- 2021
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2018: 112021: 129%
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2021, 1 in 2018.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
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Dr. Lester Brian Katz received $685 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 26 general payments to Dr. Katz from 5 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Covidien LP paid the most, $309.
General payments to Dr. Katz by program year, 2016 to 2025
Companies that paid Dr. Katz the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Lester Brian Katz graduated from University of the Witwatersrand
Dr. Katz graduated from University of the Witwatersrand in 1975.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Lester Brian Katz's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Lester Brian Katz's NPI number?
Dr. Lester Brian Katz's NPI number is 1356426720. It was assigned on October 26, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lester Brian Katz?
Dr. Lester Brian Katz is a general surgeon in New York, New York. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).
Where does Dr. Lester Brian Katz practice?
Dr. Katz practices at 305 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017. Dr. Katz's primary practice is Thorne, Lau, and Chin in New York, New York. Dmand AI also links Dr. Katz to 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Lester Brian Katz's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Katz is (212) 888-2400.
What is Dr. Lester Brian Katz's medical license number?
Dr. Katz holds New York license 137009.
Where did Dr. Lester Brian Katz go to medical school?
Dr. Katz graduated from University of the Witwatersrand in 1975.
What drugs does Dr. Lester Brian Katz prescribe most?
In 2021 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Katz's most prescribed drugs by claims were Oxycodone-Acetaminophen.
Has Dr. Lester Brian Katz received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $685 in general payments to Dr. Katz from 5 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Covidien LP.
How long has Dr. Lester Brian Katz been practicing?
Dr. Katz graduated from medical school in 1975, 51 years ago.
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