Leon Shein, MD
NPI 1215004858 · Nephrology Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Leon Shein, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1215004858).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215004858
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 168451 (NY)
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
1,338 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 410 | $56 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 259 | $56 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 105 | $71 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes99458 | 104 | $45 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 50 | $37 |
| Administration and Interpretation of Patient-Focused Health Risk Assessment96160 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 178 | 47 |
| Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro | 157 | 29 |
| Labetalol Hcl | 115 | 36 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 89 | 28 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 71 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 67 | 28 |
| Losartan Potassium | 66 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$928 across 30 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
- 2006-11-29
- Last updated
- 2008-06-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Leon Shein's NPI number?
- Leon Shein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215004858, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Leon Shein's specialty?
- Leon Shein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Leon Shein located?
- Leon Shein's practice location on file with NPPES is 1545 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213-1122.
- What is Leon Shein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Leon Shein is (718) 613-4442.
- Does Leon Shein accept Medicare?
- Leon Shein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Leon Shein's NPI active?
- Yes — Leon Shein's NPI (1215004858) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-06-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.