Leann Chavez, M.D.
NPI 1720286891 · Surgery Physician · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Leann Chavez, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1720286891).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720286891
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 6943 (AK)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 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
356 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 90 | $21 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 71 | $33 |
| Complete Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93923 | 60 | $22 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 44 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 42 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,532 across 21 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)
- 1802 Yakima AveSte 204Tacoma, WA 98405-4499Phone: (253) 382-8540Fax: (253) 382-8545
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-10
- Last updated
- 2025-01-27
- Certified
- 2025-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Leann Chavez's NPI number?
- Leann Chavez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720286891, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Leann Chavez's specialty?
- Leann Chavez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Leann Chavez located?
- Leann Chavez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87106-2719.
- What is Leann Chavez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Leann Chavez is (505) 272-1476.
- Does Leann Chavez accept Medicare?
- Leann Chavez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Leann Chavez's NPI active?
- Yes — Leann Chavez's NPI (1720286891) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.