Albert R. Leonardo, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Internal Medicine

Albert R. Leonardo is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Springfield, MO with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(417) 820-2600Springfield, MO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MO can see Albert R. Leonardo, MD in person in Springfield or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 33+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Missouri
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 9 Internal Medicine providers in MOSee all Internal Medicine in Springfield33+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5128dNPPES updated 2012-05-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 65804-2203

Fax: (417) 820-2100
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

54.84%

Missouri avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+49.7 pts)

54.84% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.6%

Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.8 pts)

Better than 80% of reporting doctors in Missouri

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

166

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

469

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,607

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $456k

Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
63%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+11%)60%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+31%)52%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+15%)47%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+15%)45%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 33 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Taxonomy: 207RH0002X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 2580, Springfield, MO 65801-2580

Differs from practice location

Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Albert R. Leonardo

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Albert R. Leonardo for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Springfield required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Albert R. Leonardo

Dr. Leonardo is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Springfield, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (417) 820-2600.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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