Leighton Kennedy, PMHNP, BC
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Leighton Kennedy is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Laurel, MD with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MD can see Leighton Kennedy, PMHNP, BC in person in Laurel or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 19+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, anxiety, and depression (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
8101 Sandy Spring Rd Ste 250, Laurel, MD 20707-3527
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.2 pts)
Better than 77% of reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
23
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
63
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
514
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $51k
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.
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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.
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 (+40%) — 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 (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
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.
Board certified · Feb 19, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
19 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
Po Box 212, Simpsonville, MD 21150-0212
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Leighton Kennedy
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Leighton Kennedy for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, depression management — no travel to Laurel 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 Leighton Kennedy
NPI records show Dr. Kennedy as active with telehealth listed in Laurel, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 355-8587.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Leighton Kennedy
Practice Location
8101 Sandy Spring Rd Ste 250, Laurel, MD 20707-3527
Mailing Address
Po Box 212, Simpsonville, MD 21150-0212
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