Leal Hsiao, MD

Family Medicine

Leal Hsiao is a Family Medicine specialist based in Kensington, MD with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(301) 949-4242Kensington, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Leal Hsiao, MD practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Kensington, MD. Trained at Stanford University School of Medicine (class of 2006), he has been practicing for over 20 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.79/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in Maryland
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 75% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 519 Family Medicine providers in MDSee all Family Medicine in Kensington20+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 253dNPPES updated 2025-09-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3720 Farragut Ave Fl 2, Kensington, MD 20895-2152

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 75% of doctors in Maryland on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

86.79/100

Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)

Better than 75% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.3%

Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.5 pts)

Better than 74% of reporting doctors in Maryland

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

Medicare Patients

181

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

204

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

955

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $88k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

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

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
27%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-14%)20%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

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. Graduated medical school · 2006

    Stanford University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Sep 12, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 20 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

Stanford University School of Medicine (Class of 2006)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

6849 Old Dominion Dr Ste 300, Mc Lean, VA 22101-3791

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 500026

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Virtual Family Medicine Care With Leal Hsiao

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Leal Hsiao for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Kensington 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 Leal Hsiao

Dr. Hsiao is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Kensington, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 949-4242.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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