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LEYLA EL-CHOUFI M.D.
NPI 1942355342
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Augusta, GA

Active since January 24, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1303 DANTIGNAC ST, SUITE 1200, AUGUSTA, GA 30901(706) 774-7760(706) 774-7766 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 17, 2018, Mar 17, 2018, Feb 21, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Leyla El-choufi M.d. NPPES

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

LEYLA EL-CHOUFI M.D. (NPI 1942355342) is an individual endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (46594) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942355342
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RE0101X
Provider Legal NameLEYLA EL-CHOUFICredential: M.D.
Location Address1303 DANTIGNAC ST, SUITE 1200Augusta, GA 30901-2775
Mailing AddressPo Box 1705Augusta, GA 30903-1705 · (706) 774-7760 · Fax (706) 774-7766
Phone(706) 774-7760
Fax(706) 774-7766
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateJanuary 24, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 20183 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1942355342 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RE0101X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 46594✔ Licensed in SC · MD16530
Definition
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
1303 DANTIGNAC ST, Augusta, GA 30901
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 14321 University Pkwy Ste 101Evans, GA 30809-3093 · Phone (706) 774-5995 · Fax (706) 774-5996
Location 2820 Saint Sebastian Way Ste 4AAugusta, GA 30901-2643 · Phone (706) 774-5995 · Fax (706) 774-5996

Other Identifiers 4

Other110201975Railroad Medicare
Medicaid00855181AGA
Other11D0687551Group Clia Number
MedicaidTL5840SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, 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

Leyla El-choufi 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 ID7517935547
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040917000988
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 Leyla El-choufi reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Neighborhood Improvement Project, Inc
5.0 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
2467 GOLDEN CAMP ROAD
Augusta, GA 30906
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 90 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700900867 (706) 790-4440

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 7

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.

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
113 services75 patients
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report 95251
This procedure involves placing a small sensor under your skin to continuously monitor your blood sugar levels in tissue fluid. The data is interpreted and a report is generated to help manage your diabetes more effectively.
44 services38 patients
Urine microalbumin (protein) level 82043
The urine microalbumin level test measures the amount of a protein called albumin in your urine. This test helps to detect early signs of kidney damage. High levels of albumin may suggest your kidneys aren't functioning properly. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves providing a urine sample.
36 services36 patients
Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) misuse structured assessment (e.g., audit, dast), and brief intervention, 5-14 minutes G2011
This service involves a structured assessment, such as AUDIT or DAST, to identify potential misuse of alcohol or substances. If misuse is detected, a brief intervention lasting 5-14 minutes is conducted to provide guidance and support to help manage the issue.
36 services35 patients
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 76536
An ultrasound scan of the head and neck soft tissue is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in these areas. It helps identify any abnormalities or issues, such as tumors, cysts, or infections. It's painless and doesn't involve radiation.
26 services26 patients
Blood glucose (sugar) level 82947
A blood glucose level test measures the amount of sugar in your blood. It's often used to monitor and manage conditions like diabetes. High or low levels can indicate a health issue. The test is usually done by pricking your finger for a small blood sample.
25 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Piedmont Augusta Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110028
Location1350 Walton WayAugusta, GA 30901 · Richmond County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Au Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110034
Location1120 15th StreetAugusta, GA 30912 · Richmond County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Thomson, GA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110111
Location2460 Washington RoadThomson, GA 30824 · Mc Duffie County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30901 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
99%537 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Supplies for maintenance of insulin infusion catheter, per week A4224
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
9 suppliers77 claims971 services$18.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Supplies for external insulin infusion pump, syringe type cartridge, sterile, each A4225
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
10 suppliers78 claims2,430 services$2.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
41 suppliers132 claims438 services$5.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
17 suppliers35 claims71 services$1.14 avg. paid by Medicare
External ambulatory infusion pump, insulin E0784
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
9 suppliers98 claims98 services$297.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Insulin for administration through dme (i.e., insulin pump) per 50 units J1817
Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI000N
11 suppliers34 claims3,040 services$7.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

MS. CATHERINE HEATHER HANNEMAN PA
Physician Assistant
1303 DANTIGNAC ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Richmond County (706) 821-2944
MELISSA JADICK
Pediatrics
1303 DANTIGNAC ST, SUITE 2600
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Richmond County (706) 854-2500
DR. KERRY L KLINE MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1303 DANTIGNAC ST, SUITE 2500
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Richmond County (706) 733-4427
AUGUSTA ENT PC
Specialist
1303 DANTIGNAC ST, SUITE 1000
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Richmond County (706) 868-5676
ABBEY MAYFIELD
Speech-Language Pathologist
1303 DANTIGNAC ST, SUITE 2100
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Richmond County (706) 396-0600
DR. ERIC R TAMESIS MD
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1303 DANTIGNAC ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Richmond County (706) 821-2944
CSRA NEUROLOGY,LLC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1303 DANTIGNAC ST, SUITE 2800
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Richmond County (706) 722-8817
DR. NATASHA NICOLE RUSHING-SMALLS M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1303 DANTIGNAC ST, SUITE 2500
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Richmond County (706) 733-4427

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 Leyla El-choufi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leyla El-choufi is 1942355342. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 24, 2007.

Where is Leyla El-choufi located?

Leyla El-choufi practices at 1303 Dantignac St Suite 1200, Augusta, GA 30901. The listed phone number is (706) 774-7760.

What is Leyla El-choufi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with taxonomy code 207RE0101X.

Is Leyla El-choufi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leyla El-choufi 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 Leyla El-choufi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Leyla El-choufi reassigns Medicare benefits to Neighborhood Improvement Project, Inc (Augusta, GA). 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 Leyla El-choufi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Leyla El-choufi accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 3 other insurers list Leyla El-choufi 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 Leyla El-choufi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Leyla El-choufi is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Au Medical Center and University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leyla El-choufi was last updated on October 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.