Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Leggington, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1790704666
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8876 Gulf Fwy Ste 215
Houston, TX 770176550
(713) 947-9509
fax (713) 947-0609

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 3, 2012
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #L6493
Medicaid
TX #174342901

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790704666. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,375
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$222,646
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 329 142 $79
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 281 100 $344
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 226 86 $71
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 147 124 $130
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 111 65 $289
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 108 92 $80
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 58 50 $84
90966 Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) 35 19 $288
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 31 31 $123
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 25 21 $48

In context: peer comparison

Among 76 peers in Houston Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 140. This provider delivers 9.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$70
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 1 $25.49
Amgen INC. 1 $21.05
Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. 1 $15.31
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 1 $8.03

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$70

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,342
Patients
394
Total drug cost
$962,249
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 235 94 $91,653
Losartan Potassium Generic 186 58 $1,608
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 150 31 $111,681
Velphoro (Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide) Brand 134 31 $469,012
Furosemide Generic 111 42 $866
Allopurinol Generic 93 24 $899
Veltassa (Patiromer Calcium Sorbitex) Brand 74 18 $74,248
Lokelma (Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate) Brand 56 17 $42,663
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 54 20 $413
Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) Brand 52 20 $1,995

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Robert Leggington's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Leggington practices Nephrology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Robert Leggington practice?
Dr. Robert Leggington practices at 8876 Gulf Fwy Ste 215, Houston, TX 770176550. Office phone: 7139479509.
What is Dr. Robert Leggington's NPI?
Dr. Robert Leggington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790704666, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Leggington accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Leggington accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Leggington commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (HCPCS 90935). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.