Christina Delacruz Leyson, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Christina Delacruz Leyson is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Lexington, KY with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 22 years in internal medicine, Christina Delacruz Leyson, MD is a long-established gastroenterologist in Lexington. She has been practicing since 2009 — over 22 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
Older · 1432dNPPES updated 2022-06-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
Contact & Location
Practice Location
740 S Limestone Ste D201, Lexington, KY 40536-0293
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202345.04/100
Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-38.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
160
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
187
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,363
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $856k
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
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.
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 Diabetes.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$220 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christina Delacruz Leyson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 21, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Mailing address
800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536-0293
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Christina Delacruz Leyson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christina Delacruz Leyson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Lexington 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 Christina Delacruz Leyson
NPI records show Dr. Leyson as active with telehealth listed in Lexington, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (859) 323-0079.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Christina Delacruz Leyson
Practice Location
740 S Limestone Ste D201, Lexington, KY 40536-0293
Mailing Address
800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536-0293
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