Quick answers
- Does Howard L. Leibrand accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard L. Leibrand 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 Howard L. Leibrand see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 43 Original Medicare patients and 434 services for Howard L. Leibrand. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Howard L. Leibrand's NPI number?
- 1710914312. 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 Howard L. Leibrand, 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 | 43 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 434 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 60 |
Most frequent services
- Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (80307)129 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)123 services
- Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms (G0480)68 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)41 services
- Measurement of alcohol level in breath specimen (82075)35 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 pressure56%
- Anxiety56%
- Depression44%
- High cholesterol40%
- Arthritis28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard L. Leibrand is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1215 120th Ave NE, Suite 201Bellevue, WA 98005
- 1520 Parker WayMount Vernon, WA 98273 (877) 522‑1275
- 406 SE 131st Ave, Suite 104Vancouver, WA 98683 (509) 222‑1275
- 4301 Hoyt AveEverett, WA 98203
- 500 SW 7th StRenton, WA 98057 (877) 522‑1275
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard L. Leibrand as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ideal Option PLLC91 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Bellevue
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bellevue, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ideal Option PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | George Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710914312 |
| 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