Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
NewYork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center
180 Fort Washington Ave, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Lawrence Purpura is an Infectious Disease provider in New York, New York. Dr. Purpura is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ebola Virus Disease, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, COVID-19, and Long Haul COVID.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Infectious Disease

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NY

Hospital Affiliations

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

NewYork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center
180 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
Other Locations
Presbyterian Hospital
622 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lawrence Purpura

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lawrence Purpura?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Lawrence Purpura by calling their office at 504-988-7809. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Lawrence Purpura a top-rated expert for Ebola Virus Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lawrence Purpura is classified as an Advanced expert for Ebola Virus Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Lawrence Purpura specialize in?

While Dr. Lawrence Purpura is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Ebola Virus Disease, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, and COVID-19. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Lawrence Purpura participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Lawrence Purpura has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ebola Virus Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Lawrence Purpura's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Lawrence Purpura accept my insurance?

Dr. Lawrence Purpura accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-988-7809 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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