CHRISTOPHER JUDE LEGE MD
NPI 1306921762
Internal Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since October 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.9/100
CMS Quality Rating
3434 PRYTANIA ST STE 460, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115(504) 897-7999(504) 897-7876 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 12, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Christopher Jude Lege Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER JUDE LEGE MD (NPI 1306921762) is an individual internal medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (023144) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Touro Infirmary, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306921762
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER JUDE LEGECredential: MD
Location Address3434 PRYTANIA ST STE 460New Orleans, LA 70115-3579
Mailing Address3600 Prytania St Ste 35New Orleans, LA 70115-3678 · (504) 897-7197 · Fax (504) 249-5311
Fax(504) 897-7876
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateOctober 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 12, 2019
NPI 1306921762 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in LA · 023144
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
3434 PRYTANIA ST STE 460, New Orleans, LA 70115

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1480428LA

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

Christopher Jude Lege 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 ID8921094392
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040421001492
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 2

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.

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
39 services39 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
38 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Touro Infirmary

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190046
Location1401 Foucher StreetNew Orleans, LA 70115 · Orleans County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

East Jefferson General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Metairie, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190176
Location4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70115 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

96.9/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality77.77
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers12 claims27 services$5.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers19 claims24 services$180.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

Internal Medicine
3434 PRYTANIA ST STE 460
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Social Worker (Clinical)
3434 PRYTANIA ST STE 460
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Family Medicine
3434 PRYTANIA ST STE 460
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Physician Assistant
3434 PRYTANIA ST STE 460
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

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 Christopher Lege's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Lege is 1306921762. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2006.

Where is Christopher Lege located?

Christopher Lege practices at 3434 Prytania St Ste 460, New Orleans, LA 70115. The listed phone number is (504) 897-7999.

What is Christopher Lege's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Christopher Lege enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Lege 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 Christopher Lege accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Christopher Lege 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 Christopher Lege affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Lege is affiliated with Touro Infirmary and East Jefferson General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Lege was last updated on February 12, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.