Ledford Powell, MD
NPI 1700832110 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Laguna Hills, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ledford Powell, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Laguna Hills, CA (NPI 1700832110).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700832110
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A66650 (CA)
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
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
592 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 114 | $123 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Lung Airway Using an Endoscope31622 | 58 | $67 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 57 | $176 |
| Removal of Chest Cavity Lining and Lung Lining Using an Endoscope32652 | 51 | $1,612 |
| Removal of Foreign Body in Lining of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32653 | 51 | $530 |
| Removal of Lining of Lung Using an Endoscope32656 | 47 | $405 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16,020 across 27 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
- 2006-05-26
- Last updated
- 2008-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ledford Powell's NPI number?
- Ledford Powell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700832110, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ledford Powell's specialty?
- Ledford Powell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ledford Powell located?
- Ledford Powell's practice location on file with NPPES is 24411 Health Center Dr, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-3651.
- What is Ledford Powell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ledford Powell is (949) 716-2400.
- Does Ledford Powell accept Medicare?
- Ledford Powell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ledford Powell's NPI active?
- Yes — Ledford Powell's NPI (1700832110) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.