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Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD

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(Dr. Martin Lesser, MD)

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Specializes in: Vascular Neurology and Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (1977)

Professional interests include: stroke, cervical stenosis, peripheral neuropathy, and more.

7225 N University Drive Suite 102
Tamarac, FL 33321

(954) 718-9777

Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD is a vascular neurologist in Lauderdale, FL specializing in vascular neurology and electrodiagnostic medicine. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1977 and has 49 years of experience. Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital and HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL INC.

Office Locations

4725 N Federal Highway Fort
Lauderdale, FL 33308

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7225 N University Drive Suite 102
Tamarac, FL 33321

(954) 718-9777

(954) 718-0233

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Some issues Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD can help you with:

Hemorrhagic Stroke

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain suddenly ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage. Hemorrhagic strokes are less common than ischemic strokes, and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Hemorrhagic strokes are particularly dangerous, as they may go undetected. For example, someone who forcefully hits his head may simply ice his wound and not seek medical treatment, unaware that blood is leaking into his brain from a ruptured vessel. When blood leaks into the brain, the blood gathers and begins to compress the brain tissue. At the same time, the damaged vessel does not deliver blood as it normally does. Since the brain cannot function without a steady supply of blood oxygen and nutrients, the brain begins to die and may cease functioning. Hemorrhagic strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, and physical functioning and may even cause death.

Certain risk factors may increase one's likelihood for developing a hemorrhagic stroke:

High blood pressure
Bleeding disorders (such as hemophilia)
Blood vessel abnormalities
Brain tumor
Liver disease
Drug abuse

There are two types of hemorrhagic stroke: intracranial hemorrhage stroke and subarachnoid hemorrhage stroke. Intracranial hemorrhages cause bleeding inside of the brain, while subarachnoid hemorrhages happen when bleeding occurs in the region between the brain membrane and the brain. Both types of hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment, which can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of hemorrhagic stroke include:

Fever
Disorientation or confusion
Difficulty speaking
Difficulty walking
Impaired vision
Weakness in the face, legs, or arms
Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment generally begins immediately if a stroke is detected.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges) rupture, surgery might be performed to stem the bleeding. Another treatment is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) is used to place a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. A similar technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Hemorrhagic stroke patients who may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from a neurologist, who can develop individual treatment plans, and rehabilitation psychologists who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, rehabilitation from hemorrhagic stroke can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of hemorrhagic stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately, since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate hemorrhagic stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Ischemic Stroke

Ischemic stroke is the more common form of stroke and occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Ischemic strokes are caused by blood clots or by built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol) in the arteries and are dangerous medical events that require immediate treatment.

Ischemic strokes are severe because it restricts blood flow and an inadequate blood supply damages the brain, which cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients. Ischemic strokes may alter appearance by leaving one side of the face paralyzed, also affecting speech and communication. Additionally, ischemic strokes can result in impaired movement, cognitive ability, and can impede important physical functions like walking.

The main cause of ischemic stroke is from plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol) accumulating in blood vessels. Plaque causes atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden with cholesterol, fat, and calcium, causing damage to the endothelium (inner layer of cells in the arteries), which in turn restricts blood flow. At some point, a large blockage of plaque or bits of broken up plaque may result in an ischemic stroke.

People who are older are more likely to have ischemic strokes due to accumulated plaque. Additionally, certain repeated behaviors are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke. These behaviors include:

Smoking
High fat diet
Lack of exercise
High salt diet
Alcohol abuse

Conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high levels of cholesterol and lipids are also known to be correlated with ischemic strokes. If possible, people are advised to avoid modifiable risk factors (factors one can change themselves) such as smoking and lack of exercise by keeping an active lifestyle and a healthy diet.

Signs of stroke include:

Disorientation or confusion
Difficulty speaking
Difficulty walking
Impaired vision
Weakness in the face, legs, or arms
Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Hospital treatment generally begins immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed using a catheter (thin needle) to the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Ischemic stroke patients who have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brain was obstructed may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, ischemic stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of ischemic stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate ischemic stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD in 2023

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By Volume:

nerve conduction studies

In 2012, Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD performed more nerve conduction studies (NCS) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lauderdale, FL during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	471
doctor visit	762
electroencephalography (EEG)	16
hospital care	197
inpatient care	197

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lauderdale, FL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	727
electroencephalography (EEG)	14
hospital care	177
inpatient care	177

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	501
Black	64
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	229
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	32
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lauderdale, FL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	65
doctor visit	703
electroencephalography (EEG)	12
hospital care	146
inpatient care	146

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	63
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	201
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	33
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lauderdale, FL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	57
doctor visit	689
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	342
Female	546

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	730
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	322
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	35
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lauderdale, FL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	631
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	50
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	159
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	44
Dementia	40
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lauderdale, FL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	508
hospital care	213
inpatient care	213

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	61
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	172
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	46
Dementia	48
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lauderdale, FL during 2018 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	82
doctor visit	643
electroencephalography (EEG)	15
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	30
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	110
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	33
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lauderdale, FL during 2019 were diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	104
doctor visit	838
electroencephalography (EEG)	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	99
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	26
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lauderdale, FL during 2020 were diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	141
doctor visit	690
electroencephalography (EEG)	24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	443
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	76
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	25
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lauderdale, FL during 2021 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	215
doctor visit	594

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	84
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lauderdale, FL during 2022 were diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	194
doctor visit	578
electroencephalography (EEG)	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	498
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	90
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lauderdale, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

diagnostic procedures	133
doctor visit	669
electroencephalography (EEG)	16
hospital care	138
inpatient care	138

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	43
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	423
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	158
85 and over	140
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	168

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	27
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1977. He completed residency at MetroHealth Medical Center. He is certified by the Neurology, Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (1977)

Residency: MetroHealth Medical Center (1981)

Board Certification: Neurology, Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (1983)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Holy Cross Hospital

HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Coventry, Medicare Advantage, AvMed, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare, Medicaid, Florida Blue BCBS Commercial HMO/PPO, United/Neighborhood Health HMO/PPO and Aetna Commercial HMO/PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Coventry

Medicare Advantage

AvMed

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

Medicare

Medicaid

Florida Blue BCBS Commercial HMO/PPO

United/Neighborhood Health HMO/PPO

Aetna Commercial HMO/PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 158 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lauderdale, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Martin A. Lesser, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,496 Cardiac Diagnostics and Monitoring $25	Cardiac Monitors - Insertable $13	$1,458
Amgen Inc.	$370 Repatha $240	Aimovig $131
Abbott Laboratories	$303 Trifecta GT Tissue Heart Valve $161	Occluders $142
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$247 Gilenya $139	EXELON PATCH $109
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$187 AZILECT $136	COPAXONE $31	NUVIGIL $20
Other	$2,374 ACTIVA $161	NAMZARIC $136	NORTHERA $128	Watchman Device $127	AMYVID $125	Other $1,697

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,718
Travel and Lodging	$1,259

Biography

Dr. Martin Lesser is a specialist in vascular neurology and electrodiagnostic medicine. He works in Tamarac, FL and Lauderdale, FL. He is rated highly by his patients. These areas are among Dr. Lesser's clinical interests: cervical herniated disc, brain aneurysm, and ischemic stroke. He usually is in-network for AvMed, Coventry, and Cigna, as well as other insurance carriers. He attended Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at MetroHealth Medical Center for residency. He is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital. Dr. Lesser's practice in Lauderdale, FL is open to new patients as reported by Holy Cross Hospital.