DR. NICHOLAS J LEONARDS M.D.
NPI 1275859852
Emergency Medicine in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since April 08, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.36/100
CMS Quality Rating
5825 AIRLINE HWY, BATON ROUGE, LA 70805(225) 358-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 24, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Nicholas J Leonards M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS J LEONARDS M.D. (NPI 1275859852) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.206223) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275859852
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS J LEONARDSCredential: M.D.
Location Address5825 AIRLINE HWYBaton Rouge, LA 70805-2408
Mailing Address5825 Airline HwyBaton Rouge, LA 70805-8300 · (225) 358-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 24, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMarch 24, 2020
NPI 1275859852 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in LA · MD.206223
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.

5825 AIRLINE HWY, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

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

Dr. Nicholas J Leonards 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 ID6204076581
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130710000154
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 3

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.

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.
342 services329 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.
66 services65 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.
59 services52 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lafayette, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190002
Location1214 Coolidge AvenueLafayette, LA 70503 · Lafayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70805 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

87.36/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.85
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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5825 AIRLINE HWY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70805
Obstetrics & Gynecology
5825 AIRLINE HWY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70805
Psychiatric Unit
5825 AIRLINE HWY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70805
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
5825 AIRLINE HWY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70805
Internal Medicine
5825 AIRLINE HWY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70805
Obstetrics & Gynecology
5825 AIRLINE HWY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70805
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5825 AIRLINE HWY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70805
Emergency Medicine
5825 AIRLINE HWY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70805

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 Nicholas Leonards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Leonards is 1275859852. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2010.

Where is Nicholas Leonards located?

Nicholas Leonards practices at 5825 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70805. The listed phone number is (225) 358-1000.

What is Nicholas Leonards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Nicholas Leonards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Leonards 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.

What insurance does Nicholas Leonards accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Nicholas Leonards 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 Nicholas Leonards affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Leonards is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Leonards was last updated on March 24, 2020. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.