Leslye Carol Pennypacker, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Internal Medicine

Leslye Carol Pennypacker is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Gainesville, FL with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE

(352) 376-1611Gainesville, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Leslye Carol Pennypacker, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 41+ years, working in independent practice. She has been in practice for 41+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78.19/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 36% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 16 Internal Medicine providers in FLSee all Internal Medicine in Gainesville41+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 656dNPPES updated 2024-08-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1601 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608-1135

Fax: (352) 374-6168
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

78.19/100

Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.4 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

35

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

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 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
Higher than avg (+14%)63%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+26%)60%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+22%)54%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
54%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+19%)51%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+28%)49%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+28%) — 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. Board certified · Aug 4, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 41 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Taxonomy: 207RH0002X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2006 Nw 27th St, Gainesville, FL 32605-3865

Differs from practice location

Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Leslye Carol Pennypacker

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Leslye Carol Pennypacker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Gainesville 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 Leslye Carol Pennypacker

NPI records show Dr. Pennypacker as active with telehealth listed in Gainesville, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (352) 376-1611.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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