Active NPI 1487912762 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Jacob Lessing , MD

Anesthesiology • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jacob Lessing, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2012, Dr. Lessing delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 625 19TH ST S.

Dr. Lessing is affiliated with Ochsner Clinic Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

625 19th St S

Birmingham, AL 352331900

Telephone 2059346525

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Ochsner Clinic Llc Facility NPI 1407848443

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Birmingham, AL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs -7.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.4 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

275 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (610 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

1.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

87.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lessing (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Birmingham Specialty Average (21.4 Years) 21.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	53	52	$155.00	$42.51
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	27	27	$2177.74	$242.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	52	51	$155.00	$44.34
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	20	20	$691.32	$78.83
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	18	17	$945.07	$114.27
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	15	15	$495.00	$84.03
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm	13	13	$632.80	$66.79
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	12	11	$428.00	$100.37
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels	11	11	$3167.08	$457.96
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	11	11	$1893.18	$281.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	31	31	$155.00	$45.34
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	18	18	$1763.68	$246.63
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	15	15	$961.68	$122.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	32	32	$155.00	$46.16
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	15	15	$822.05	$99.12
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	12	12	$1861.04	$248.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	40	39	$155.00	$46.81
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	30	30	$728.59	$90.76
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	19	19	$621.00	$90.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	58	55	$143.10	$46.49
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	23	23	$882.17	$109.69
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	19	19	$2016.77	$247.41
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	17	16	$621.00	$89.31
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$736.48	$92.30
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels	12	12	$3198.84	$537.41
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	11	11	$387.91	$111.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	61	61	$140.00	$45.53
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels	20	20	$3325.03	$502.07
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	18	18	$621.00	$100.78
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	17	17	$379.00	$110.17
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	15	15	$700.95	$84.20
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	14	14	$955.60	$118.21
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	13	13	$1955.59	$235.93
00534 Anesthesia for insertion or replace of pacing heart defibrillator	12	12	$1493.60	$203.97
93503 Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring	12	12	$480.00	$106.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	32	31	$140.00	$52.89
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	23	23	$792.05	$98.42
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	14	14	$813.47	$105.17
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	13	13	$549.00	$125.69

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License LA 306677

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ochsner Clinic Llc

1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 701212429

Phone: 5048423000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active August 04, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 04, 2017

Registered at 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 701212429 (Tel: 2059346525)

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Updated Practice Location August 04, 2017

Registered at 625 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331900 (Tel: 2059346525)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 04, 2017

Recorded as JACOB LESSING, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 04, 2017

Anesthesiology (License #306677 in LA)

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NPI Profile Active May 06, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 06, 2013

Registered at 625 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331900 (Tel: 2059346525)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address May 06, 2013

Registered at 625 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331900 (Tel: 2059346525)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 06, 2013

Recorded as JACOB LESSING, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 06, 2013

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 24, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1487912762

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 24, 2012

Last Update: August 04, 2017

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1514 Jefferson Hwy

New Orleans, LA 701212429

Phone: 2059346525

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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