Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Leiter, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Hospice/Palliative Care) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1053677302
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
450 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 022155450
(617) 632-6464
fax (617) 632-6180

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 24, 2023
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0002X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #266282

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053677302. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
299
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$35,171
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 153 68 $126
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 49 26 $84
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 44 44 $184
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 29 26 $80
99498 Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes 24 19 $57

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in this city , average services per provider: 62. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Leiter's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Leiter practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Richard Leiter practice?
Dr. Richard Leiter practices at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 022155450. Office phone: 6176326464.
What is Dr. Richard Leiter's NPI?
Dr. Richard Leiter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053677302, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Leiter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Leiter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Leiter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.