Jennifer W Leach, M.D.

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(509) 522-5824Walla Walla, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across WA can see Jennifer W Leach, M.D. in person in Walla Walla or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Duke University School of Medicine (class of 2005), she has been practicing for over 21 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 56% of reporting doctors in Washington
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 109 Internal Medicine providers in WASee all Internal Medicine in Walla Walla21+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 372dNPPES updated 2025-04-29 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

301 W Poplar St Suite 100, Walla Walla, WA 99362-2858

Fax: (509) 522-5738
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.01%

Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Washington

1.01% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

237

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

153

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,091

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $125k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.

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 Chronic Kidney Disease.

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+23%)57%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+19%)41%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)37%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

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

Mood Disorders
34%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$132 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Jennifer W Leach'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 · 2005

    Duke University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Apr 28, 2025

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Education & Training

Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 2005)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 34439, Seattle, WA 98124-1439

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Jennifer W Leach

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Jennifer W Leach for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Walla Walla 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 Jennifer W Leach

NPI records show Dr. Leach as active with telehealth listed in Walla Walla, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (509) 522-5824.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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