Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicholas Leonards, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Baton Rouge, LA

  • NPI 1275859852
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5825 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 708052408
(225) 358-1000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 24, 2020
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #MD.206223

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275859852. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
465
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$80,812
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 344 332 $175
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 67 67 $211
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 54 48 $121

In context: peer comparison

Among 60 peers in Baton Rouge Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 4.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
95
Patients
91
Total drug cost
$805
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 28 28 $118
Cefdinir Generic 22 21 $451
Meloxicam Generic 19 17 $49
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 14 13 $122
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 12 12 $66

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nicholas Leonards's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Leonards practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Leonards practice?
Dr. Nicholas Leonards practices at 5825 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 708052408. Office phone: 2253581000.
What is Dr. Nicholas Leonards's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Leonards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275859852, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Leonards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Leonards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Leonards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.