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Ophthalmology

Leiv M. Takle Jr., MD

Sees patients in Locust Grove, GA · Griffin, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. Leiv M. Takle Jr., MD is an ophthalmologist at 1075 Bandy Pkwy, Suite 110, Locust Grove, GA 30248. Phone: (770) 228-3836. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Leiv M. Takle Jr. had 1,223 Original Medicare patients and 4,157 services. NPI 1609807445. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1075 Bandy Pkwy, Suite 110, Locust Grove, GA 30248 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (770) 228‑3836
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Leiv M Takle MD PC
  • Medical school: graduated 2002 (24 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Leiv M. Takle Jr., 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 Leiv M. Takle Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leiv M. Takle 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 Leiv M. Takle Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,223 Original Medicare patients and 4,157 services for Leiv M. Takle Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Leiv M. Takle Jr.'s NPI number?
1609807445. 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 Leiv M. Takle 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 patients1,223
Services billed to Medicare4,157
Different services or procedures52
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)842 services
  2. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)417 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)370 services
  4. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)333 services
  5. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)326 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%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Diabetes37%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%

Practice locations

Addresses where Leiv M. Takle Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Leiv M. Takle Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Leiv M Takle MD PC5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Georgia

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

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Other clinicians in Leiv M Takle MD PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609807445
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Sources

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