Quick answers
- Does Leonard J. Wudel Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leonard J. Wudel Jr. 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 Leonard J. Wudel Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 120 Original Medicare patients and 242 services for Leonard J. Wudel Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Leonard J. Wudel Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1467495259. 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 Leonard J. Wudel Jr., 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 | 120 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 242 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)42 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)35 services
- Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope (32674)25 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)17 services
- Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope (32663)13 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)54%
- COPD53%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
Hospitals where Leonard J. Wudel Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Leonard J. Wudel Jr. 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.
- Fairview HospitalCleveland, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360077
- University Medical Center New OrleansNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190005
- West Jefferson Medical CenterMarrero, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190039
Practice locations
Addresses where Leonard J. Wudel Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2000 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 702‑3000
- 2832 Burdette StNew Orleans, LA 70125 (504) 866‑2741
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Leonard J. Wudel Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Faculty G447 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
Other thoracic surgeons in New Orleans
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Faculty G
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467495259 |
| 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