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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Leon Axel's specialty?

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

Q: 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 2 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.

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: August 09, 2026.

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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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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.

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

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

Quality

93.33

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

54.91

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. 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

MARI HAGIWARA M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

660 1ST AVE, 2ND FLOOR RADIOLOGY, RM 223
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-5219

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.

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 2 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.