LEON J. GRAHAM M.D.
NPI 1275515843
Anesthesiology in Meridian, MS

Active since November 18, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1800 12TH ST, MERIDIAN, MS 39301(601) 703-9687(601) 703-4567 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 9, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Leon J. Graham M.d. NPPES

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

LEON J. GRAHAM M.D. (NPI 1275515843) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Meridian, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (12841) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Rush Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275515843
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameLEON J. GRAHAMCredential: M.D.
Location Address1800 12TH STMeridian, MS 39301-4158
Mailing AddressPo Box 5183Meridian, MS 39302-5183 · (601) 703-4282 · Fax (601) 703-4597
Fax(601) 703-4567
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateNovember 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 9, 2013
✔ NPI 1275515843 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 12841
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1800 12TH ST, Meridian, MS 39301

Other Identifiers 6

Medicaid009938765AL
OtherP00113829Railroad Medicare
Other730-12797Blue Cross Of Al
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified050000693
Medicare UPINF87905
Medicaid00116274MS

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

Leon J. Graham M.d. 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 ID5496743213
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040503000205
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Leon Graham reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
1314 19TH AVE
Meridian, MS 39301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 349 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1200 16TH AVE
Meridian, MS 39301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 41 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 16

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

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
210 services189 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
33 services31 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
29 services29 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
27 services27 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
23 services23 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ochsner Rush Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Meridian, MS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250069
Location1314 19th AveMeridian, MS 39301 · Lauderdale County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Nurse Practitioner
1800 12TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1800 12TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1800 12TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
1800 12TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1800 12TH ST, RUSH MEDICAL GROUP INC.
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1800 12TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1800 12TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1800 12TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

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 Leon Graham's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leon Graham is 1275515843. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 18, 2005.

Where is Leon Graham located?

Leon Graham practices at 1800 12th St, Meridian, MS 39301. The listed phone number is (601) 703-9687.

What is Leon Graham's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Leon Graham enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leon Graham 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 organizations bill Medicare for Leon Graham's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Leon Graham reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Medical Foundation, Inc. (Meridian, MS) and Meridian Anesthesiology Group, Inc (Meridian, MS). Each 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 Leon Graham's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Leon Graham accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and Molina Healthcare list Leon Graham 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 Leon Graham affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Leon Graham is affiliated with Ochsner Rush Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leon Graham was last updated on November 9, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years 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.