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WILLIAM RADO LEIGHTON JR. MD
NPI 1902958598
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since January 17, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300, HOUSTON, TX 77042(713) 620-4000(713) 458-4229 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 26, 2025, Feb 13, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About William Rado Leighton Jr. Md NPPES

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

WILLIAM RADO LEIGHTON JR. MD (NPI 1902958598) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L1643) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Oak Lawn.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902958598
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM RADO LEIGHTON JR.Credential: MD
Location Address1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300Houston, TX 77042
Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-0853 · (972) 233-1999 · Fax (972) 233-3666
Phone(713) 620-4000
Fax(713) 458-4229
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJanuary 17, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1902958598 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · L1643✔ Licensed in IL · 036-174661
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, Houston, TX 77042
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14440 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 60453-2600 · Phone (708) 684-8000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

William Rado Leighton Jr. 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 ID3173716792
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101014001383
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

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.

Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537
Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Oak Lawn, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140208
Location4440 W 95th StreetOak Lawn, IL 60453 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450184
Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

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.

DANIELLE THERESE GEORGE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
RODRIQUE DEWYANE NELSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
PEDRO NAPOLES CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (972) 715-5000
GEORGE LOUIS HERLIN MD
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
GREGORY RONALD CURFMAN
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
JENNIFER TERRASAS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
DR. DON ELDON CHERRY M.D.
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
IGNATIUS PAUL DISTEFANO
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000

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 William Leighton's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Leighton is 1902958598. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 17, 2007.

Where is William Leighton located?

William Leighton practices at 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste. 300, Houston, TX 77042. The listed phone number is (713) 620-4000.

What is William Leighton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is William Leighton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Leighton 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.

What insurance does William Leighton accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list William Leighton 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 William Leighton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Leighton is affiliated with Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Hospital System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Leighton was last updated on June 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.