BEN A LEESON MD
NPI 1013014570
Emergency Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since September 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.62/100
CMS Quality Rating
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT-MEMORIAL, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405(361) 902-4151 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 18, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Ben A Leeson Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BEN A LEESON MD (NPI 1013014570) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (N0207) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, and is a graduate of Emory University School Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013014570
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameBEN A LEESONCredential: MD
Location Address2606 HOSPITAL BLVD, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT-MEMORIALCorpus Christi, TX 78405-1833
Mailing Address2606 Hospital Blvd # 5wCorpus Christi, TX 78405-1804 · (361) 902-6762 · Fax (361) 902-4715
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEmory University School Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateSeptember 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 18, 2013
NPI 1013014570 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in TX · N0207
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

2606 HOSPITAL BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78405

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PINZ103274AZ
Medicare UPINI29445
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified103175
Medicaid937576AZ

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ben A Leeson Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8729020003
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081124000421
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
156 services150 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
126 services121 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
43 services41 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
31 services30 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450046
Location600 Elizabeth StreetCorpus Christi, TX 78404 · Nueces County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78405 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

88.62/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality77.19
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Family Medicine
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Family Medicine
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Anesthesiology
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1013014570, enumerated as an "individual" on September 19, 2006.

The provider is located at 2606 HOSPITAL BLVD EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT-MEMORIAL CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405 and the phone number is (361) 902-4151.

Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Ben Leeson is affiliated with: CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTI.