Quick answers
- Does Leah R. Sylvester accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leah R. Sylvester 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 Leah R. Sylvester see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 479 Original Medicare patients and 3,394 services for Leah R. Sylvester. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Leah R. Sylvester's NPI number?
- 1154902880. 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 Leah R. Sylvester, 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 | 479 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,394 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,236 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)477 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)351 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)350 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth (11103)311 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Diabetes27%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Leah R. Sylvester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1052 Downing CirWauchula, FL 33873 (863) 767‑0625
- 1450 6th St SEWinter Haven, FL 33880 (863) 293‑2147
- 421 Linden LnLake Wales, FL 33853 (863) 676‑3411
- 6821 Buffalo Rd, Unit 7Palmetto, FL 34221 (855) 353‑7546
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Leah R. Sylvester as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- K Wade Foster MD PA19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Wauchula
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wauchula, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in K Wade Foster MD PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154902880 |
| 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
- 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