Leon Shao, MD
NPI 1760640684 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Newark, DE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Leon Shao, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Newark, DE (NPI 1760640684).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760640684
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 233143 (MA)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,122 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 349 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 312 | $94 |
| Heart Rhythm Review and Interpretation of Continous External Ekg Over 8-15 Days93248 | 75 | $25 |
| Insertion of Tube in Left Lower Heart Chamber and Coronary Artery for Diagnosis With Review By Radiologist93458 | 43 | $249 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 41 | $115 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 514 | 166 |
| Carvedilol | 248 | 91 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 246 | 89 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 232 | 85 |
| Lisinopril | 195 | 63 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 169 | 67 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$227 across 5 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
- 2008-05-28
- Last updated
- 2016-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Leon Shao's NPI number?
- Leon Shao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760640684, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Leon Shao's specialty?
- Leon Shao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Leon Shao located?
- Leon Shao's practice location on file with NPPES is 252 Chapman Road, Newark, DE 19702-1094.
- What is Leon Shao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Leon Shao is (302) 366-1929.
- Does Leon Shao accept Medicare?
- Leon Shao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Leon Shao's NPI active?
- Yes — Leon Shao's NPI (1760640684) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.