DR. LEONARDO FORERO MD
NPI 1700847464
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Amarillo, TX

Active since March 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
89.44/100
CMS Quality Rating
1000 S COULTER ST, SUITE 100, AMARILLO, TX 79106(806) 358-8654(806) 356-8687 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 20, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. Leonardo Forero Md NPPES

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

DR. LEONARDO FORERO MD (NPI 1700847464) is an individual medical oncology provider in Amarillo, Texas, licensed in Texas (M0076) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700847464
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RX0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. LEONARDO FOREROCredential: MD
Location Address1000 S COULTER ST, SUITE 100Amarillo, TX 79106-1781
Mailing AddressPo Box 911230Dallas, TX 75391-1230 · (972) 997-8000 · Fax (972) 437-9605
Fax(806) 356-8687
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 20, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 20, 2021
NPI 1700847464 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RX0202X
License Licensed in TX · M0076
Definition

An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyTaxonomy 207RH0003X · License M0076 (TX)
1000 S COULTER ST, Amarillo, TX 79106

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid174488002TX

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. Leonardo Forero 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 ID1850341009
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050126000465
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 73

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg J1439
Ferric carboxymaltose is an iron supplement injection. It's given when your body needs more iron than you can consume through diet, like in anemia. The injection is administered by a healthcare professional into a vein.
66,750 services63 patients
Injection, filgrastim-sndz, biosimilar, (zarxio), 1 microgram Q5101
Filgrastim-sndz, also known as Zarxio, is a biosimilar medicine administered via injection. It's designed to stimulate the growth of white blood cells, which play a crucial role in your body's defense against infections. This can be particularly beneficial if your white blood cell count is low due to certain treatments or conditions.
32,220 services32 patients
Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) J0881
Darbepoetin alfa injection is a medication used to treat anemia (low red blood cell count) often caused by chronic kidney disease or chemotherapy. It works by stimulating your body to produce more red blood cells, helping to increase your energy and well-being.
24,600 services42 patients
Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg J9271
Pembrolizumab is a medication given via injection to help your body's immune system fight certain types of cancer. It's typically administered in a hospital or clinic by a healthcare professional.
21,400 services31 patients
Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) Q0138
Ferumoxytol injection is a treatment for iron deficiency anemia, a condition where your body lacks enough iron. It is injected into your vein to increase iron levels, aiding in the production of healthy red blood cells. This treatment is not for ESRD patients.
15,810 services22 patients
Injection, paclitaxel, 1 mg J9267
Paclitaxel is a medication administered via injection to treat various types of cancer. It works by inhibiting cell division, thus preventing cancer cells from growing and multiplying. Each dose is tailored to the patient's body size.
15,466 services30 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79106 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

89.44/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Quality75.85
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier14 claims14 services$15.85 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$75.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg J8521
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier20 claims1,960 services$0.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier15 claims15 services$17.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier15 claims15 services$12.62 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 14

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

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1000 S COULTER ST, SUITE 100
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1000 S COULTER ST, SUITE 100
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Clinic/Center (Rehabilitation)
1000 S COULTER ST
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
1000 S COULTER ST, SUITE 100
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
1000 S COULTER ST
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
1000 S COULTER ST
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
1000 S COULTER ST
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1000 S COULTER ST, SUITE 100
AMARILLO, TX 79106

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1700847464, enumerated as an "individual" on March 31, 2006.

The provider is located at 1000 S COULTER ST SUITE 100 AMARILLO, TX 79106 and the phone number is (806) 358-8654.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RX0202X and a focus in Medical Oncology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.