Dr Rachelle M Leonardo, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Springfield, MO

Dr Rachelle M Leonardo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Springfield, Missouri. She graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. She is a member of the group practice Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities and her current practice location is 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, Missouri. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (417) 820-8600.

Dr Rachelle M Leonardo is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2003014104) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1225193675.

Contact Information

Dr Rachelle M Leonardo, MD
1235 E Cherokee St,
Springfield, MO 65804-2203
(417) 820-8600
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rachelle M Leonardo
GenderFemale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience32 Years
Location1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Rachelle M Leonardo graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225193675
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/08/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133014871
  • Enrollment ID: I20040220000215

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rachelle M Leonardo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225193675NPI-NPPES
209203504MedicaidMO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 2003014104 (Missouri)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist 2003014104 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities7416865845933

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Rachelle M Leonardo allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameMercy Clinic Springfield Communities
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245277631
PECOS PAC ID: 7416865845
Enrollment ID: O20031104000060
Entity NameMercy Clinic Springfield Communities
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972771657
PECOS PAC ID: 7416865845
Enrollment ID: O20031218000354

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Rachelle M Leonardo is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Rachelle M Leonardo, MD
1235 E Cherokee St,
Springfield, MO 65804-2203

Ph: (417) 820-8600
Dr Rachelle M Leonardo, MD
1235 E Cherokee St,
Springfield, MO 65804-2203

Ph: (417) 820-8600

Reviews and Comments


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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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