Leonard Edward Philo, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
With over 23 years in internal medicine, Leonard Edward Philo, M.D. is a long-established gastroenterologist in Walla Walla. He graduated from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med in 2003 and has 23+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 29% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1639dNPPES updated 2021-11-09 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.5%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
536
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
405
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
621
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $175k
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.
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.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.1k received from industry
42 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 2024, attributed to Leonard Edward Philo's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med
Board certified · Nov 8, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
23 years in practice
Experienced
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
Po Box 32, Liberty Lake, WA 99019-0032
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Leonard Edward Philo
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Leonard Edward Philo for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis 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 Leonard Edward Philo
Dr. Philo is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Walla Walla, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (509) 897-8200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Leonard Edward Philo
Practice Location
1017 S 2nd Ave Ste 3, Walla Walla, WA 99362-4183
Mailing Address
Po Box 32, Liberty Lake, WA 99019-0032
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