Leesha Ellis-Cox, MD, MPH
NPI 1598764698 · Psychiatry Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Leesha Ellis-Cox, MD, MPH is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1598764698).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598764698
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MPH
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.29736 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
23 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 23 | $41 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $41–$41 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 57 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 142 | 15 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 122 | 22 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 122 | 27 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 118 | 37 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 104 | 14 |
| Olanzapine | 102 | 21 |
| Lorazepam | 97 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$170,443 across 375 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
- 2005-07-20
- Last updated
- 2016-12-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Leesha Ellis-Cox's NPI number?
- Leesha Ellis-Cox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598764698, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Leesha Ellis-Cox's specialty?
- Leesha Ellis-Cox is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Leesha Ellis-Cox located?
- Leesha Ellis-Cox's practice location on file with NPPES is 1701 Avenue D, Birmingham, AL 35218-1532.
- What is Leesha Ellis-Cox's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Leesha Ellis-Cox is (205) 788-7770.
- Does Leesha Ellis-Cox accept Medicare?
- Leesha Ellis-Cox is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Leesha Ellis-Cox's NPI active?
- Yes — Leesha Ellis-Cox's NPI (1598764698) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-12-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.