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DR. BRUCE J LEAVITT MD
NPI 1720009871
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Syracuse, NY

Active since July 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
725 IRVING AVE, SUITE 100, SYRACUSE, NY 13210(315) 464-5533(802) 847-8158 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 16, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 16, 2021, Oct 14, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Bruce J Leavitt Md NPPES

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

DR. BRUCE J LEAVITT MD (NPI 1720009871) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Syracuse, New York, licensed in New York (168144) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Joseph's Hospital Health Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Missoula.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720009871
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRUCE J LEAVITTCredential: MD
Location Address725 IRVING AVE, SUITE 100Syracuse, NY 13210
Mailing Address251 Salina Meadows Pkwy, Suite 100Syracuse, NY 13212-4516 · (315) 464-2000 · Fax (315) 464-2010
Phone(315) 464-5533
Fax(802) 847-8158
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Vermont College Of MedicineGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 16, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 16, 2021
✔ NPI 1720009871 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 168144✔ Licensed in VT · 042-0007764
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
725 IRVING AVE, Syracuse, NY 13210
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1500 W Broadway St Ste 320Missoula, MT 59802-4003 · Phone (406) 329-5615 · Fax (406) 329-2791

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01087365NY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Bruce J Leavitt 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 ID8224191051
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201117003147
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Bruce Leavitt reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Surgical Associates, LLP
0.3 mi
Surgery
750 E ADAMS ST, STE. 8140
Syracuse, NY 13210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 115 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376590117 (315) 464-1800
St Josephs Medical PC
5.6 mi
Family Medicine
5100 W TAFT RD
Liverpool, NY 13088
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 625 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942501747 (315) 452-2828
Mvhs Inc
46 mi
Family Medicine
111 HOSPITAL DR
Utica, NY 13502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 657 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1770690737 (315) 917-9966
University Of Vermont Medical Center Inc
178 mi
Internal Medicine
111 COLCHESTER AVE
Burlington, VT 05401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Vermont enrollment
  • 1,643 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659309615 (802) 847-0000
University Cardiovascular Surgical Associates Inc
244 mi
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
2 DUDLEY ST STE 360
Providence, RI 02905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1770728024 (401) 274-7546

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Joseph's Hospital Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Syracuse, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330140
Location301 Prospect AvenueSyracuse, NY 13203 · Onondaga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 13210 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 $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

DR. FARUK OKTEM
Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology)
725 IRVING AVE, STE 805
SYRACUSE, NY 13210
Onondaga County (315) 464-6340
LAWRENCE S CHIN M.D.
Neurological Surgery
725 IRVING AVE, STE. 503
SYRACUSE, NY 13210
Onondaga County (315) 464-4470
LEAH KAUFMAN MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
725 IRVING AVE, STE 600
SYRACUSE, NY 13210
Onondaga County (315) 464-5162
NIENKE PRINS DOSA MD
Pediatrics (Neurodevelopmental Disabilities)
725 IRVING AVE, CROUSE POB
SYRACUSE, NY 13210
Onondaga County (315) 464-4842
LAWRENCE RAYMOND SHOEMAKER MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology)
725 IRVING AVE
SYRACUSE, NY 13210
Onondaga County (315) 464-6340
SUHAS V. PRADHAN M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
725 IRVING AVE, STE 514
SYRACUSE, NY 13210
Onondaga County (315) 475-8409
EMMA ELIZABETH PATELLO MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
725 IRVING AVE, STE 600
SYRACUSE, NY 13210
Onondaga County (315) 464-5162
DAVID P PAAR MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
725 IRVING AVE, STE 311
SYRACUSE, NY 13210
Onondaga County (315) 464-5533

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 Bruce Leavitt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bruce Leavitt is 1720009871. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2006.

Where is Bruce Leavitt located?

Bruce Leavitt practices at 725 Irving Ave Suite 100, Syracuse, NY 13210. The listed phone number is (315) 464-5533.

What is Bruce Leavitt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Bruce Leavitt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bruce Leavitt 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Bruce Leavitt's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bruce Leavitt reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: University Surgical Associates, LLP (Syracuse, NY), St Josephs Medical PC (Liverpool, NY), Mvhs Inc (Utica, NY), University Of Vermont Medical Center Inc (Burlington, VT) and University Cardiovascular Surgical Associates Inc (Providence, RI). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Bruce Leavitt's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bruce Leavitt accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Bruce Leavitt 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 Bruce Leavitt affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bruce Leavitt is affiliated with St Joseph's Hospital Health Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bruce Leavitt was last updated on June 16, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.