LESLIE F. WOOD M.D. – NPI #1447479456
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

LESLIE WOOD is a physician located in LOUISVILLE, KY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1447479456 to LESLIE WOOD on April 25, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name LESLIE L FORD. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 12 years ago on Sep 08, 2014. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for LESLIE WOOD below.

NPI Profile for
LESLIE F. WOOD

NPI Number
1447479456
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
LESLIE F. WOOD
Former Name: LESLIE L FORD
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
716 W BROADWAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202-2216
Phone: (502) 595-7744 Fax: (502) 595-7007
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for LESLIE WOOD

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDIN200905880
MEDICAIDKY7100044380
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 KY 41597

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2003
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
LESLIE WOOD is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAPTIST HEALTH FLOYD
      1850 STATE ST
      NEW ALBANY, IN 47150
    • BAPTIST HEALTH LOUISVILLE
      4000 KRESGE WAY
      LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
    • JEWISH HOSPITAL & ST MARY'S HEALTHCARE
      200 ABRAHAM FLEXNER WAY
      LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
    • JEWISH HOSPITAL - SHELBYVILLE
      727 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      SHELBYVILLE, KY 40065
    • NORTON HOSPITALS, INC
      200 EAST CHESTNUT STREET
      LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA SHELBY COUNTY DIALYSIS
      50 CHURCH VIEW STREET
      SHELBYVILLE, KY 40065
    • DAVITA WEST BROADWAY DIALYSIS
      720 WEST BROADWAY
      LOUISVILLE, KY 40202

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