Name: Dr. Lauren D. Levine

Specialty: Pediatrics (General Pediatrics)

Qualification/Board Certification: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine; NY State Medical License (Active through 2026)

Affiliation(s): NewYork-Presbyterian Children’s Hospital-Columbia and Cornell | NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell

Locations (City/State): New York, New York

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1639333602

About the Doctor

Dr. Lauren D. Levine is a highly regarded and academically connected pediatrician based in New York City, with 11 to 20 years of experience providing comprehensive primary care to infants, children, and adolescents. She earned her medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine, one of New York’s prominent public medical schools, and completed her Pediatrics Residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital – Columbia Campus (2007–2010), one of the most prestigious academic medical centers in the United States. This elite training foundation has equipped Dr. Levine with exceptional clinical expertise and a deep commitment to evidence-based, compassionate pediatric care.

Dr. Levine currently practices at her office on West 86th Street in Manhattan and is affiliated with two of the nation’s most acclaimed medical institutions — NewYork-Presbyterian Children’s Hospital-Columbia and Cornell, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell, which holds the distinction of being ranked #1 in New York and appearing on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll. These affiliations ensure that Dr. Levine’s patients have access to world-class hospital-based pediatric care when needed. She holds a perfect 5 out of 5 overall patient experience rating based on verified reviews and has earned four distinguished patient awards, including Patients’ Top Choice, Listens Attentively, and Great Bedside Manner, reflecting the exceptional trust and warmth her patients and their families experience in her care. She accepts Aetna, Cigna, Elevance, and both NY and CT State Medicaid, and is currently welcoming new patients.

Highlights at a glance:

• 11–20 years of experience in general pediatrics
• Residency trained at New York Presbyterian Hospital – Columbia Campus, one of the nation’s top academic medical centers
• Affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital — ranked #1 in New York and on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll
• Also affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Children’s Hospital-Columbia and Cornell
• Perfect 5/5 overall patient experience rating based on verified reviews
• Four patient experience awards including Patients’ Top Choice and Great Bedside Manner
• Accepts Medicaid (NY and CT State) along with major commercial insurance plans
• Active New York State Medical License through 2026
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

• Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
• Residency: Pediatrics – New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia Campus (2007–2010)
• Fellowship/Additional Training: General Pediatrics subspecialty focus with continued academic affiliation through NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia

Medical Conditions Treated

• Common childhood illnesses (cold, flu, ear infections, strep throat)
• Asthma and allergic conditions
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Developmental delays and behavioral concerns
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) screening and referral
• Childhood obesity and nutritional disorders
• Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in children
• Anemia and iron deficiency
• Eczema and pediatric skin conditions
• Gastrointestinal disorders (GERD, constipation, abdominal pain)
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Anxiety and depression in children and adolescents
• Growth and puberty-related concerns
• Seizure disorders in children
• Respiratory infections (RSV, bronchitis, pneumonia)
• Congenital and chronic conditions in infants and children
• Newborn health and neonatal concerns

Medical Procedures Performed

• Well-child visits and comprehensive physical examinations
• Newborn and infant assessments
• Routine immunizations and vaccine administration
• Developmental and behavioral screenings (autism, ADHD, speech, motor)
• Vision and hearing screenings
• Lead and anemia blood screenings
• Sports and school physicals
• Rapid in-office diagnostic testing (flu, strep, RSV)
• Asthma management and spirometry assessments
• Minor wound care and management
• Growth and developmental milestone tracking
• Referral coordination to pediatric subspecialists
• Anticipatory guidance and parental counseling

Services Offered

Dr. Levine provides a full spectrum of pediatric primary care services for patients from birth through adolescence in the heart of Manhattan. Her practice combines the clinical depth of an academically trained Columbia-affiliated physician with the warmth, attentiveness, and accessibility that New York City families consistently recognize and appreciate. Her affiliation with NewYork-Presbyterian gives her patients a direct connection to some of the world’s most advanced pediatric subspecialty care when needed.

Well-Child & Preventive Care:

Dr. Levine conducts comprehensive well-child visits at every developmental stage in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines. These visits encompass growth monitoring, age-appropriate developmental screenings, immunization updates, nutritional guidance, and anticipatory counseling to help parents navigate each phase of their child’s development with confidence and clarity.

Chronic Disease Management:

For children managing ongoing conditions such as asthma, ADHD, diabetes, eczema, or gastrointestinal disorders, Dr. Levine develops individualized, long-term management plans that are tailored to each child’s unique needs, lifestyle, and developmental stage, with the goal of optimizing health and enabling full participation in school, sports, and daily life.

Developmental & Behavioral Health:

Dr. Levine conducts structured developmental and behavioral screenings at every well-child visit, identifying early signs of autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, speech and language delays, and other developmental concerns. She works closely with families to connect children with the right therapeutic resources and specialist referrals in a timely manner.

Acute & Sick Care:

Dr. Levine evaluates and treats a wide variety of acute childhood illnesses, from common infections and respiratory conditions to gastrointestinal complaints and skin disorders, providing prompt, evidence-based care to get children feeling better quickly.

Adolescent Health:

Dr. Levine provides comprehensive adolescent health services, addressing the unique physical, emotional, and developmental needs of teenagers, including mental health screenings, reproductive health education, sports physicals, and guidance on healthy lifestyle habits.

Newborn & Infant Care:

Dr. Levine provides dedicated care for newborns and infants, monitoring early growth and development, managing neonatal health concerns, and supporting new parents with guidance and reassurance during the critical early weeks and months of their child’s life.

Services at a glance:

• Routine well-child checkups (newborn through adolescence)
• Immunizations and vaccine counseling
• Developmental, behavioral, and autism screenings
• ADHD evaluation and management
• Chronic condition monitoring (asthma, diabetes, eczema)
• Acute illness and sick visits
• Sports and school physicals
• Newborn care and early infant health assessments
• Adolescent health and mental health screenings
• Nutritional counseling and obesity management
• Lead and anemia screening
• Referral coordination to NewYork-Presbyterian pediatric specialists
• Parental education and anticipatory guidance

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna – EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO
• Cigna – PPO
• CT State Medicaid – Medicaid
• Elevance (formerly Anthem) – EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO
• NY State Medicaid – Medicaid

Please contact the practice directly to confirm your specific plan is accepted before scheduling an appointment.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 21 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024 Phone: (448) 333-0893

Hospital Affiliations

• NewYork-Presbyterian Children’s Hospital-Columbia and Cornell — New York, NY
• NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell — New York, NY (Ranked #1 in New York; Best Hospitals Honor Roll)