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DR. LEON AXEL M.D.
NPI 1821052226
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in New York, NY

Active since April 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.47/100
CMS Quality Rating
660 1ST AVE, ROOM 411, NEW YORK, NY 10016(212) 263-6248(212) 263-7541 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Leon Axel M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LEON AXEL M.D. (NPI 1821052226) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (222568) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Long Island Community Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine (1976).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821052226
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. LEON AXELCredential: M.D.
Location Address660 1ST AVE, ROOM 411New York, NY 10016-3295
Mailing Address4 Washington Square Vlg, Apt. 9bNew York, NY 10012-1936 · (917) 424-0026
Phone(212) 263-6248
Fax(212) 263-7541
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated 1976
Enumeration DateApril 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 2026
NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1821052226 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 222568
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
660 1ST AVE, New York, NY 10016
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0224493NY

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. Leon Axel M.d. 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 ID4284726696
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070815000228
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Leon Axel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

New York University
1,039 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
3301 QUANTUM BLVD
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 2,450 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285826438 (877) 648-2964

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml A9585
Gadobutrol is a contrast agent used during MRI scans to help provide clearer images. It's injected into your vein before the scan. This helps doctors to see certain areas more clearly for better diagnosis. It's generally safe with few side effects.
22,698 services177 patients
Mri scan of heart before and after contrast 75561
An MRI scan of the heart with contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of your heart. The contrast dye improves the clarity of these images. This test helps in diagnosing heart conditions.
311 services164 patients
Mri scan of blood vessels of chest 71555
An MRI scan of the chest blood vessels is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the vessels in your chest. This helps in detecting any abnormalities or diseases. It's a safe procedure with minimal discomfort.
62 services33 patients
Mri scan of blood flow of heart 75565
An MRI scan of the heart's blood flow is a non-invasive imaging technique. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your heart and its blood vessels. This helps in diagnosing conditions like blockages or abnormalities.
56 services31 patients
Mri scan of heart before and after contrast 75561
An MRI scan of the heart with contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of your heart. The contrast dye improves the clarity of these images. This test helps in diagnosing heart conditions.
27 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Long Island Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Patchogue, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330141
Location101 Hospital RoadPatchogue, NY 11772 · Suffolk County
Emergency services

Bellevue Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number330204
Location462 First AvenueNew York, NY 10016 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Nyu Langone Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330214
Location550 First AvenueNew York, NY 10016 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10016 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
$102.04 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $25.51 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$81.44 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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.

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.

84.47/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality93.33
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.91

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. DANNY COSTA MCCARTHY D.O.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
660 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-9531
DR. CHENCHAN HUANG M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
660 1ST AVE, 3RD FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-0232
DR. JOSEPH F. RATH PH.D.
Psychologist (Counseling)
660 1ST AVE, ROOM 748
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-6183
DR. INGRID GUNTHER BELL ACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
660 1ST AVE, MEDICAL ICU
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-3471
MRS. ALISON BREHM ANP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
660 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-8941
DR. NIAMH LONG
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
660 1ST AVE, RM 308B
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (646) 714-8441
LISA M GILL
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
660 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-8868
NICOLE NOYES MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology)
660 1ST AVE, 5TH & 6TH FL
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-7808

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 Leon Axel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leon Axel is 1821052226. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2006.

Where is Leon Axel located?

Leon Axel practices at 660 1st Ave Room 411, New York, NY 10016. The listed phone number is (212) 263-6248.

What is Leon Axel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Leon Axel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leon Axel 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 organization bills Medicare for Leon Axel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Leon Axel reassigns Medicare benefits to New York University (Boynton Beach, FL). The 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 Leon Axel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Leon Axel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Leon Axel is affiliated with Long Island Community Hospital, Bellevue Hospital Center and Nyu Langone Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leon Axel was last updated on May 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.