Leonard Jay Herring, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Leonard Jay Herring is a Physician Assistant based in Jacksonville, FL with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(904) 244-5700Jacksonville, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 45 years in medical, Leonard Jay Herring, PA-C is a long-established physician assistant in Jacksonville. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 45 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. CMS MIPS quality score: 81.9/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 48% of reporting doctors in Florida
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 53% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 834 Physician Assistant providers in FLSee all Physician Assistant in Jacksonville45+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6744dNPPES updated 2007-12-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1255 Lila St Ufjp Lem Turner Family Practice Center, Jacksonville, FL 32208-3550

Fax: (904) 244-5791
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Florida, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

81.9/100

Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Florida

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.3%

Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Florida

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

Medicare Patients

78

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

640

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,339

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $688k

Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.

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 Diabetes.

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+10%)44%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-8%)41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+6%)36%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)31%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+5%)27%

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

US avg: 22.5%

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

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. 45 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

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Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 44008 Ufjp Provider Enrollment, Jacksonville, FL 32231-4008

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 501319

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Virtual Medical Care With Leonard Jay Herring

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Leonard Jay Herring for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Jacksonville 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 Leonard Jay Herring

NPI records show Dr. Herring as active with telehealth listed in Jacksonville, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (904) 244-5700.

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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