Leon Nesti, MD, PHD
NPI 1053428854 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Silver Spring, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hand Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Leon Nesti, MD, PHD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Silver Spring, MD (NPI 1053428854).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053428854
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0062531 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,986 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 555 | $24 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 306 | $37 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 296 | $21 |
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 254 | $28 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 225 | $94 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 172 | $62 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 109 | 38 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 63 | 56 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 36 | 34 |
| Prednisone | 28 | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 12 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 12 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$259 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-25
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Leon Nesti's NPI number?
- Leon Nesti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053428854, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Leon Nesti's specialty?
- Leon Nesti is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Leon Nesti located?
- Leon Nesti's practice location on file with NPPES is 10203 Menlo Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910-1057.
- What is Leon Nesti's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Leon Nesti is (301) 587-5996.
- Does Leon Nesti accept Medicare?
- Leon Nesti is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Leon Nesti's NPI active?
- Yes — Leon Nesti's NPI (1053428854) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.