Christopher Leach, MD
NPI 1407852486 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Leach, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1407852486).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407852486
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G158842 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
3,841 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 998 | $113 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 795 | $79 |
| Removal of Muscle And/Or Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11043 | 687 | $251 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 483 | $161 |
| Removal of Muscle And/Or Tissue, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11046 | 448 | $77 |
| Application of Chemical to Stop Tissue Regrowth in Wound17250 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-23
- Last updated
- 2019-03-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Leach's NPI number?
- Christopher Leach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407852486, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Leach's specialty?
- Christopher Leach is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Leach located?
- Christopher Leach's practice location on file with NPPES is 24050 Madison St Ste 100q, Torrance, CA 90505-6080.
- What is Christopher Leach's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Leach is (608) 397-4488.
- Does Christopher Leach accept Medicare?
- Christopher Leach is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Leach's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Leach's NPI (1407852486) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.