Quick answers
- Does Leah A. Cardwell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leah A. Cardwell 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 A. Cardwell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 463 Original Medicare patients and 996 services for Leah A. Cardwell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Leah A. Cardwell's NPI number?
- 1447646419. 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 A. Cardwell, 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 | 463 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 996 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)274 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)210 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)60 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)50 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)40 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes28%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Hospitals where Leah A. Cardwell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Leah A. Cardwell 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.
- Baptist Medical Center EastMontgomery, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010149
- Baptist Medical Center SouthMontgomery, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010023
- Monument Health Rapid City HospitalRapid City, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430077
Practice locations
Addresses where Leah A. Cardwell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 286 Mitylene Park DrMontgomery, AL 36117 (334) 396‑1555
- 4150 5th StRapid City, SD 57701 (605) 755‑4100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Leah A. Cardwell as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc564 clinicians in the group
- Advanced Dermatology of Alabama, Inc.9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
- Pathologyalso
Other dermatologists in Montgomery
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Montgomery, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Howard University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447646419 |
| 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