Gregory Punisa Lekovic, MD

Neurological Surgery

Gregory Punisa Lekovic is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Burbank, CA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(310) 825-5111Burbank, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Gregory Punisa Lekovic, MD has practiced neurological surgery for 25+ years, working in independent practice. A University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) graduate since 2001, he brings 25+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 261 Neurological Surgery providers in CASee all Neurological Surgery in Burbank25+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 333dNPPES updated 2025-06-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

201 S Buena Vista St Ste 200, Burbank, CA 91505-4570

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

72.19/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-11.4 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

73

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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 Arthritis.

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
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+2%)51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Stroke / TIA
Higher than avg (+17%)30%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

US avg: 13.4%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$79 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Gregory Punisa Lekovic's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2001

    University of Illinois College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jun 23, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 25 years in practice

    Experienced

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) (Class of 2001)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190160

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Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Gregory Punisa Lekovic

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Gregory Punisa Lekovic for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Burbank 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 Gregory Punisa Lekovic

NPI records show Dr. Lekovic as active with telehealth listed in Burbank, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 825-5111.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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