DR. LEAH RUTH BROADHURST MD
NPI 1437687993
Internal Medicine in Hickory, NC

Active since May 30, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
133 1ST AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 994-4544 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 17, 2021, Aug 3, 2021, May 30, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Leah Ruth Broadhurst Md NPPES

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

DR. LEAH RUTH BROADHURST MD (NPI 1437687993) is an individual internal medicine provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2021-02450) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of Georgetown University School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437687993
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LEAH RUTH BROADHURSTCredential: MD
Location Address133 1ST AVE SEHickory, NC 28602-3005
Mailing Address200 E 2nd AveGastonia, NC 28052-4358 · (704) 874-1904
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 17, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 17, 2021
NPI 1437687993 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses Licensed in NC · 2021-02450 Licensed in SC · LL41071
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.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 2021-02450 (NC)
133 1ST AVE SE, Hickory, NC 28602

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. Leah Ruth Broadhurst 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 ID8123394715
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210825001142
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.

Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962
A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.
26 services11 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
21 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Catawba Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340143
Location810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602 · Catawba County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28602 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

93.24/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality83.24
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

Social Worker (Clinical)
133 1ST AVE SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Family Medicine
133 1ST AVE SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Social Worker (Clinical)
133 1ST AVE SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Nurse Practitioner
133 1ST AVE SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
133 1ST AVE SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
133 1ST AVE SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Counselor (Mental Health)
133 1ST AVE SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Social Worker
133 1ST AVE SE
HICKORY, NC 28602

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 Leah Broadhurst's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leah Broadhurst is 1437687993. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2017.

Where is Leah Broadhurst located?

Leah Broadhurst practices at 133 1st Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 994-4544.

What is Leah Broadhurst's specialty?

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

Is Leah Broadhurst enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leah Broadhurst 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 Leah Broadhurst accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 2 other insurers list Leah Broadhurst 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 Leah Broadhurst affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Leah Broadhurst is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leah Broadhurst was last updated on August 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.