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General Surgery

Leonard H. Armstrong, MD

Works at hospitals in Saint Paul, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Leonard H. Armstrong, MD is a general surgeon at 15350 English Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124. Phone: (952) 431-8500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Leonard H. Armstrong had 244 Original Medicare patients and 606 services. NPI 1538314695. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 15350 English Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (952) 431‑8500
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Regions Hospital
  • Group practice: Group Health Inc
  • Medical school: Washington University School Of Medicine · graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Leonard H. Armstrong, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients244
Services billed to Medicare606
Different services or procedures51
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. 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
  2. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)106 services
  3. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)64 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)37 services
  5. 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).

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

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Other general surgeons in Minnesota

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Group Health Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWashington University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1538314695
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians