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PRESTON LEADER
NPI 1184183915
Otolaryngology in Lincoln, NE

Active since March 19, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7001 A ST STE 210, LINCOLN, NE 68510(402) 484-5500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 30, 2026, Mar 19, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Preston Leader NPPES

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

PRESTON LEADER (NPI 1184183915) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Lincoln, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (3043) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi Health St. Elizabeth, and is a graduate of Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184183915
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NamePRESTON LEADER
Location Address7001 A ST STE 210Lincoln, NE 68510-4205
Mailing Address7001 A St Ste 210Lincoln, NE 68510-4205 · (402) 484-5500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDes Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health SciencesGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 30, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1184183915 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in NE · 3043
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
7001 A ST STE 210, Lincoln, NE 68510

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Preston Leader 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 ID9133503998
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250910000965
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Preston Leader reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Hospitalist
555 S 70TH ST
Lincoln, NE 68510
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • 525 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Chi Health St. Elizabeth

Acute Care Hospitals · Lincoln, NE
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number280020
Location555 South 70th StLincoln, NE 68510 · Lancaster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 68510 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
$121.35 typical visit price
range $52.69 – $160.21
Typical copayment $30.33 (range $13.17 – $40.05)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.00 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $131.25
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.22 – $32.81)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

Nurse Practitioner
7001 A ST STE 210
LINCOLN, NE 68510
Audiologist
7001 A ST STE 210
LINCOLN, NE 68510
Otolaryngology
7001 A ST STE 210
LINCOLN, NE 68510

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Preston Leader's NPI number?

The NPI number for Preston Leader is 1184183915. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2019.

Where is Preston Leader located?

Preston Leader practices at 7001 A St Ste 210, Lincoln, NE 68510. The listed phone number is (402) 484-5500.

What is Preston Leader's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Preston Leader enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Preston Leader is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Preston Leader's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Preston Leader reassigns Medicare benefits to Chi Health Clinic Specialty, LLC (Lincoln, NE). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Preston Leader's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Preston Leader accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and Oscar Insurance Company list Preston Leader as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Preston Leader affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Preston Leader is affiliated with Chi Health St. Elizabeth.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Preston Leader was last updated on September 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 24 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.