Quick answers
- Does Leigh O. Atkinson Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leigh O. Atkinson 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 Leigh O. Atkinson Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 55 Original Medicare patients and 67 services for Leigh O. Atkinson Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Leigh O. Atkinson Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1629086152. 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 Leigh O. Atkinson 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 | 55 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 67 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)57 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 cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure51%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Osteoporosis27%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Leigh O. Atkinson Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9191 Grant StThornton, CO 80229 (303) 438‑3999
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Leigh O. Atkinson Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- US Anesthesia Partners of Colorado Inc461 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Thornton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Thornton, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in US Anesthesia Partners of Colorado Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Virginia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629086152 |
| 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
- 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