Quick answers
- Does James F. Leifeste accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James F. Leifeste 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 James F. Leifeste see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 261 Original Medicare patients and 329 services for James F. Leifeste. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James F. Leifeste's NPI number?
- 1912941709. 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 James F. Leifeste, 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 | 261 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 329 |
| Different services or procedures | 55 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (64415)43 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)39 services
- Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (01938)28 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on top of arm bone and shoulder joint (01630)19 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)18 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Depression28%
- Diabetes27%
- Anxiety24%
Practice locations
Addresses where James F. Leifeste is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1301 Pennsylvania AveFort Worth, TX 76104 (817) 250‑2150
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James F. Leifeste as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- U S Anesthesia Partners of Texas, PA2,752 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Fort Worth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Worth, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in U S Anesthesia Partners of Texas, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912941709 |
| 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