Takesha La'Shawn Leonard, NP
Takesha La'Shawn Leonard is a Nurse Practitioner based in Buffalo, NY with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Takesha La'Shawn Leonard, NP has been part of the Buffalo medical community since 2010 in group practice. She has been in practice for 17+ years. (1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent de...
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 140dNPPES updated 2026-01-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
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 = better0.65%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
0.65% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.9%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
289
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,915
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $398k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 3, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Mailing address
184 Barton St, Buffalo, NY 14213-1573
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Takesha La'Shawn Leonard
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Takesha La'Shawn Leonard for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Buffalo 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 Takesha La'Shawn Leonard
Dr. Leonard is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Buffalo, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (716) 260-9320.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2495 Main St Ste 466, Buffalo, NY 14214-2135
Mailing Address
184 Barton St, Buffalo, NY 14213-1573
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