LESLIE GUNZENHAEUSER MD
NPI 1538167309
Anesthesiology in Cincinnati, OH

Active since July 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2139 AUBURN AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45219(513) 672-3309(513) 672-3323 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Leslie Gunzenhaeuser Md NPPES

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

LESLIE GUNZENHAEUSER MD (NPI 1538167309) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Cincinnati, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35043389) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christ Hospital, and is a graduate of Ohio State University College Of Medicine (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538167309
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameLESLIE GUNZENHAEUSERCredential: MD
Location Address2139 AUBURN AVECincinnati, OH 45219-2906
Mailing Address11490 Springfield PikeCincinnati, OH 45246-3524 · (513) 672-3309 · Fax (513) 672-3323
Fax(513) 672-3323
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 30, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 30, 2025
NPI 1538167309 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in OH · 35043389
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.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License 35.043389 (OH)
2139 AUBURN AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0849489OH

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

Leslie Gunzenhaeuser 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 ID6709831415
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050315001179
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 7

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.

Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 62323
This procedure involves injecting a substance into your lower spine canal, guided by real-time images. It's done to diagnose or treat various conditions. You may feel slight discomfort, but it's generally safe and can provide valuable information for your treatment plan.
64 services50 patients
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 64483
This procedure involves injecting a mix of numbing and anti-inflammatory medication into a specific nerve root in the lower back. It helps manage pain and reduce inflammation. The process is guided by imaging technology for precision.
55 services37 patients
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level 64484
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid drug into the sacral spine nerve root. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The process can be repeated for each additional level of the spine to help manage pain or inflammation.
24 services16 patients
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 64493
This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joint in your lower back or sacral spine. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The aim is to alleviate pain and inflammation. It's a safe, often effective method for managing spinal discomfort.
22 services17 patients
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 64494
This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joints of your lower or sacral spine to manage pain. Imaging guidance ensures accurate placement. It's the second level, meaning it's done on two different joint levels.
19 services16 patients
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 64635
This procedure involves using imaging guidance to accurately target and destroy nerves in the lower or sacral spinal facet joint. It's done to relieve chronic back pain. The process is safe and usually effective.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Christ Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cincinnati, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360163
Location2139 Auburn AvenueCincinnati, OH 45219 · Hamilton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
54%146 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 (Acute Care)
2139 AUBURN AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Anesthesiologist Assistant
2139 AUBURN AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Anesthesiologist Assistant
2139 AUBURN AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Pharmacist
2139 AUBURN AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2139 AUBURN AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Dietitian, Registered
2139 AUBURN AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2139 AUBURN AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Internal Medicine
2139 AUBURN AVE, ROOM 6166
CINCINNATI, OH 45219

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 Leslie Gunzenhaeuser's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leslie Gunzenhaeuser is 1538167309. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2005.

Where is Leslie Gunzenhaeuser located?

Leslie Gunzenhaeuser practices at 2139 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219. The listed phone number is (513) 672-3309.

What is Leslie Gunzenhaeuser's specialty?

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

Is Leslie Gunzenhaeuser enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leslie Gunzenhaeuser 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 Leslie Gunzenhaeuser accept?

Health plans from CareSource, MedMutual and Molina Healthcare list Leslie Gunzenhaeuser 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 Leslie Gunzenhaeuser affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Leslie Gunzenhaeuser is affiliated with Christ Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leslie Gunzenhaeuser was last updated on July 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.