Quick answers
- Does Ledford L. Powell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ledford L. Powell 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 Ledford L. Powell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 142 Original Medicare patients and 660 services for Ledford L. Powell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ledford L. Powell's NPI number?
- 1700832110. 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 Ledford L. Powell, 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 | 142 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 660 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)114 services
- Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope (31622)58 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)57 services
- Removal of chest cavity lining and lung lining using an endoscope (32652)51 services
- Removal of foreign body in lining of chest cavity using an endoscope (32653)51 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Atrial fibrillation43%
- COPD39%
Hospitals where Ledford L. Powell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ledford L. Powell 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.
- Hoag Memorial Hospital PresbyterianNewport Beach, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050224
- Memorialcare Saddleback Medical CenterLaguna Hills, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050603
- Providence Mission HospitalMission Viejo, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050567
Practice locations
Addresses where Ledford L. Powell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 24411 Health Ctr Dr, Suite 630Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 716‑2400
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700832110 |
| 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