Leo E Bay, DO

Family Medicine

(715) 685-7500Ashland, WI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Leo E Bay, DO has been part of the Ashland medical community since 2015 in group practice. He graduated from Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in 2015 and has 11+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
  • Uses generic medications more than 44% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 436 Family Medicine providers in WISee all Family Medicine in Ashland11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 1610dNPPES updated 2021-12-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1615 Maple Ln Ste 1, Ashland, WI 54806-3630

Fax: (715) 682-2481
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.69%

Wisconsin avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)

2.69% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.7%

Wisconsin avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Wisconsin

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

Medicare Patients

319

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

314

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,382

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $363k

Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.

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
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

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

US avg: 31.7%

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

Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)28%

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

US avg: 29.6%

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

Depression
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — 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 · 2015

    Des Moines University

  2. Board certified · Dec 7, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 11 years in practice

    Established

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

Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (Class of 2015)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Essentia Health Ashland Clinic 1615 Maple Lane, Ste 1, Ashland, WI 54806-3610

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Leo E Bay

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Leo E Bay for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ashland 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 Leo E Bay

Dr. Bay is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ashland, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (715) 685-7500.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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