Graciela Leija, MD
NPI 1679674170 · Internal Medicine Physician · Brownsville, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Graciela Leija, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Brownsville, TX (NPI 1679674170).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679674170
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L7796 (TX)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,329 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 281 | $124 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 254 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 173 | $55 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 132 | $88 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 79 | $14 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 149 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,492 | 584 |
| Metformin Hcl | 787 | 331 |
| Losartan Potassium | 680 | 258 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 677 | 235 |
| Lisinopril | 676 | 256 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 641 | 249 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$249 across 13 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2400 Wheless LnAustin, TX 78723-2016Phone: (512) 363-5725Fax: (512) 363-5901
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-26
- Last updated
- 2023-06-22
- Certified
- 2023-06-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Graciela Leija's NPI number?
- Graciela Leija's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679674170, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Graciela Leija's specialty?
- Graciela Leija is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Graciela Leija located?
- Graciela Leija's practice location on file with NPPES is 95 E. Price Rd. Blgd E, Brownsville, TX 78521.
- What is Graciela Leija's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Graciela Leija is (956) 504-4800.
- Does Graciela Leija accept Medicare?
- Graciela Leija is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Graciela Leija's NPI active?
- Yes — Graciela Leija's NPI (1679674170) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.