Active NPI 1124413331 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Austin Leone , MD

Internal Medicine • Albuquerque, NM

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Leone, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Albuquerque, NM. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2015, Dr. Leone delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at MSC 10 5550 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO.

Dr. Leone is affiliated with Healthtexas Provider Network and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Msc 10 5550 University Of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM 871310001

Telephone 5052724661

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of New Mexico Facility NPI 1932039245

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Albuquerque, NM

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

11 Yrs -7.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.0 Yrs

State Avg: 23.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

450 Specialists

Practicing in Albuquerque, NM (808 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

9.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

62.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Leone (11 Years) 11 Yrs

Albuquerque Specialty Average (18.0 Years) 18.0 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
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	642	231	$267.65	$112.84
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	563	234	$186.18	$74.93
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	168	165	$275.10	$107.99
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	110	108	$517.48	$164.18
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	55	55	$30.00	$7.73
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	30	30	$198.43	$71.61
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	29	28	$352.24	$124.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$207.18	$78.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	23	$168.44	$62.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$238.22	$92.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$309.53	$127.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	526	220	$186.17	$75.55
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	237	97	$267.64	$113.17
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	168	166	$275.10	$107.06
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	50	50	$517.48	$164.03
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	47	19	$185.81	$77.23
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	46	46	$352.24	$123.33
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	21	21	$30.00	$7.82
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	20	11	$99.91	$48.71
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	15	15	$187.87	$74.13
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	14	13	$198.43	$72.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	429	202	$138.39	$68.29
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	237	118	$182.26	$97.26
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	180	176	$221.70	$99.91
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	63	62	$366.42	$177.68
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	61	48	$136.06	$68.01
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	48	48	$349.98	$171.47
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	48	23	$185.52	$70.68
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	44	44	$160.26	$68.50
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	40	39	$30.00	$7.93
99356 Prolonged inpatient or observation hospital service, first hour	22	18	$192.96	$86.59
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	14	14	$285.38	$126.45
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$299.22	$107.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	467	234	$115.45	$68.28
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	219	118	$162.41	$98.81
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	174	168	$195.00	$102.05
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	103	101	$315.00	$184.26
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	98	95	$315.00	$173.31
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	80	36	$185.52	$71.93
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	42	42	$145.00	$69.82
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	42	36	$124.00	$65.59
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	35	33	$30.00	$8.13
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	27	27	$146.85	$69.82
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	20	11	$265.75	$103.41
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	17	17	$225.00	$130.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	510	233	$120.39	$72.22
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	169	165	$195.48	$104.70
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	112	66	$173.22	$104.13
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	71	71	$315.00	$185.09
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	65	64	$315.00	$202.32
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	33	33	$145.00	$72.34
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	29	27	$124.00	$72.72
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	24	24	$225.00	$135.53
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	23	23	$30.00	$8.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$195.00	$75.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	16	$105.00	$51.27
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	14	14	$145.00	$72.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	471	236	$116.30	$70.32
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	232	119	$164.56	$101.29
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	211	207	$195.00	$103.68
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	158	156	$316.28	$197.47
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	75	73	$315.00	$176.82
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	45	44	$145.00	$69.77
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	24	24	$225.00	$133.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	18	$105.00	$49.72
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	15	14	$520.00	$220.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	111	58	$110.00	$71.00
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	35	34	$195.00	$104.91
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	35	21	$160.00	$101.71
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	27	26	$315.00	$193.25
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	22	22	$315.00	$181.67
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$225.00	$133.26

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License NM RS2015-0309

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

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

Healthtexas Provider Network

821 N Coleman St, Prosper, TX 750782339

Phone: 4698005200

Healthtexas Provider Network

4700 Alliance Blvd, Plano, TX 750935323

Healthtexas Provider Network

4001 Worth St, Dallas, TX 752461608

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 17, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 17, 2015

Registered at MSC 10 5550 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871310001 (Tel: 5052724661)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 17, 2015

Registered at 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871310001 (Tel: 5052726225)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 17, 2015

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER LEONE, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 17, 2015

Internal Medicine (License #RS2015-0309 in NM)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 03, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1124413331

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 03, 2015

Last Update: June 17, 2015

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1 University Of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM 871310001

Phone: 5052726225

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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