Richard Leone, MD, PHD
NPI 1821058850 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Mount Vernon, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Leone, MD, PHD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Mount Vernon, WA (NPI 1821058850).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821058850
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00043429 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense MD00043429 (WA)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
259 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 62 | $130 |
| Needle Biopsy of Windpipe Cartilage, Airway, And/Or Lung Using an Endoscope31629 | 49 | $170 |
| Computer-Assisted Image-Guided Navigation of Lung Airways Using an Endoscope31627 | 48 | $92 |
| Biopsy of Lobe of Lung Using an Endoscope, 1 Lobe31628 | 48 | $42 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 | 17 | $196 |
| Exam of Lung With Removal of Lung Lobe Using an Endoscope32663 | 12 | $1,274 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$137 across 4 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)
- 2900 12th Ave N Ste 400eBillings, MT 59101-7514Phone: (406) 238-6820
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-24
- Last updated
- 2025-10-23
- Certified
- 2025-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Leone's NPI number?
- Richard Leone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821058850, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Leone's specialty?
- Richard Leone is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Leone located?
- Richard Leone's practice location on file with NPPES is 1400 E Kincaid St, Mount Vernon, WA 98274-4127.
- What is Richard Leone's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Leone is (360) 428-2586.
- Does Richard Leone accept Medicare?
- Richard Leone is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Leone's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Leone's NPI (1821058850) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.