Leslie Alberto Linares-Hengen, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Leslie Alberto Linares-Hengen is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Tacoma, WA with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 23 years in internal medicine, Leslie Alberto Linares-Hengen, M.D. is a long-established infectious disease specialist in Tacoma. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2003 and has 23+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 1993dNPPES updated 2020-12-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1608 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405-4930
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
281
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
134
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
888
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.22M
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$556 received from industry
27 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Leslie Alberto Linares-Hengen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Baylor College of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 6, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
Baylor College of Medicine (Class of 2003)
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Leslie Alberto Linares-Hengen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Leslie Alberto Linares-Hengen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Tacoma 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 Leslie Alberto Linares-Hengen
Dr. Linares-Hengen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tacoma, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (253) 274-4545.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Leslie Alberto Linares-Hengen
Practice Location
1608 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405-4930
Mailing Address
1608 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405-4930
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