Quick answers
- Does Leonard H. Armstrong accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leonard H. Armstrong 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 H. Armstrong see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 244 Original Medicare patients and 606 services for Leonard H. Armstrong. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Leonard H. Armstrong's NPI number?
- 1538314695. 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 H. Armstrong, 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 | 244 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 606 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)115 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)106 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)64 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)37 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)24 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 pressure68%
- Arthritis40%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)28%
- Anxiety25%
- Diabetes23%
Hospitals where Leonard H. Armstrong works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Leonard H. Armstrong 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.
- Regions HospitalSaint Paul, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240106
Practice locations
Addresses where Leonard H. Armstrong is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15350 English AveApple Valley, MN 55124 (952) 431‑8500
- 401 Phalen BlvdSaint Paul, MN 55130 (651) 254‑7400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Leonard H. Armstrong as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Group Health Inc1,638 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other general surgeons in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Group Health Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538314695 |
| 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