Quick answers
- Does Richard J. Leidinger accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Leidinger accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Richard J. Leidinger see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 346 Original Medicare patients and 716 services for Richard J. Leidinger. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard J. Leidinger's NPI number?
- 1073605994. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Richard J. Leidinger, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 346 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 716 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)230 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)194 services
- Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope (52000)89 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)27 services
- Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope (52332)17 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes36%
- Arthritis36%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)34%
Hospitals where Richard J. Leidinger works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard J. Leidinger at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Cary Medical CenterCaribou, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200031
- Houlton Regional HospitalHoulton, ME · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 201308
- Northern Light A R Gould HospitalPresque Isle, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200018
- Northern Maine Medical CenterFort Kent, ME · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 201317
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard J. Leidinger is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 140 Academy StPresque Isle, ME 04769
- 146 Academy StPresque Isle, ME 04769
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard J. Leidinger as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Aroostook Medical Center104 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in Maine
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maine — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Aroostook Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073605994 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians