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MS. LEAH LYNN STAPLES CNM
NPI 1770688665
Nurse Practitioner - Obstetrics & Gynecology in Gary, IN

Active since September 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1201 W 5TH AVE, GARY, IN 46402(219) 880-1190(219) 880-0784 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Ms. Leah Lynn Staples Cnm NPPES

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

MS. LEAH LYNN STAPLES CNM (NPI 1770688665) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Gary, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (09000126A) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770688665
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LX0001X
Provider Legal NameMS. LEAH LYNN STAPLESCredential: CNM
Location Address1201 W 5TH AVEGary, IN 46402-1705
Mailing Address506 Killarney LnValparaiso, IN 46385-5498 · (219) 531-9304
Phone(219) 880-1190
Fax(219) 880-0784
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1770688665 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Obstetrics & GynecologyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LX0001X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 09000126A
1201 W 5TH AVE, Gary, IN 46402
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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

Ms. Leah Lynn Staples Cnm 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 ID3678675493
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070226000529, I20230217000888
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Leah Staples reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Community Healthnet Inc
0.1 mi
Community Health
1021 WEST 5TH AVENUE
Gary, IN 46402
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 36 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952332298 (219) 880-1190
Obhg Virginia, LLC
591 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
13700 ST FRANCIS BLVD, SUITE 100
Midlothian, VA 23114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 315 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972807394 (800) 967-2289
Virginia Physicians For Women Ltd
592 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1212 KOGER CENTER BLVD
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 90 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639137979 (804) 897-2100
Bayview Physician Services, PC
671 mi
Family Medicine
3241 WESTERN BRANCH BLVD
Chesapeake, VA 23321
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 570 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508813387 (757) 686-3508

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46402 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

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 Staples's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leah Staples is 1770688665. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2006.

Where is Leah Staples located?

Leah Staples practices at 1201 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46402. The listed phone number is (219) 880-1190.

What is Leah Staples's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Obstetrics & Gynecology, with taxonomy code 363LX0001X.

Is Leah Staples enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leah Staples 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 Leah Staples's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Leah Staples reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Community Healthnet Inc (Gary, IN), Obhg Virginia, LLC (Midlothian, VA), Virginia Physicians For Women Ltd (North Chesterfield, VA) and Bayview Physician Services, PC (Chesapeake, VA). 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 Leah Staples's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Leah Staples accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Leah Staples 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leah Staples was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.