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Based in Reno, NV, David C Leppla, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under neurosurgery. David graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1993. David is also listed as specializing in neurological surgery. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 391 Medicare patients across 409 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (775) 323-2080
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5590 KIETZKE LN
Reno, NV 89511
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
409 services · 391 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
16 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
15 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
94 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
66 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
64 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
62 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
59 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
20 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
13 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other neurosurgery specialists at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other neurosurgery specialists in Reno 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 5
Providers in NV who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Leppla?
Dr. Leppla is a neurosurgery in Reno, NV. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “NEUROSURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Leppla's address?
Dr. Leppla is listed at 5590 KIETZKE LN, Reno, NV 89511. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Leppla?
The number on file is (775) 323-2080. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Leppla's NPI number?
Dr. Leppla's National Provider Identifier is 1477508018. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Leppla train?
Dr. Leppla attended University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Leppla been practicing?
Dr. Leppla has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Leppla perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Leppla performs procedures including partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment and partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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