Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Leon Kavaler, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · New York, NY

  • NPI 1720015837
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
68 E 86Th St
New York, NY 100281012
(212) 535-1845
fax (212) 861-6285

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #183409

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720015837. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
747
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$116,863
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 211 172 $146
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 140 140 $129
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 110 110 $114
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 107 107 $278
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 90 86 $109
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 65 65 $205
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 24 22 $104

In context: peer comparison

Among 165 peers in this city , average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$594
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 2 $289.29
ABBVIE INC. 1 $150.00
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC 1 $139.02
STERIS CORPORATION 1 $15.64

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$594

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
364
Patients
119
Total drug cost
$58,164
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 170 57 $1,558
Famotidine Generic 106 35 $1,534
Clenpiq (Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac) Brand 29 27 $5,107
Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) Brand 25 0 $44,310
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 19 0 $177
Mesalamine Generic 15 0 $5,479

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Leon Kavaler's medical specialty?
Dr. Leon Kavaler practices Gastroenterology Physician in New York, NY.
Where does Dr. Leon Kavaler practice?
Dr. Leon Kavaler practices at 68 E 86Th St, New York, NY 100281012. Office phone: 2125351845.
What is Dr. Leon Kavaler's NPI?
Dr. Leon Kavaler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720015837, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Leon Kavaler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Leon Kavaler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Leon Kavaler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.