Dr William Derek Leight, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Boys Town, NE

Dr William Derek Leight, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Boys Town, Nebraska. He went to University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Father Flanagans Boys Home and his current practice location is 14040 Boystown Hospital Rd, Boys Town, Nebraska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (402) 778-6800.

Dr William Derek Leight is licensed to practice in Nebraska (license number 24966) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1538389366.

Contact Information

Dr William Derek Leight, MD
14040 Boystown Hospital Rd,
Boys Town, NE 68010-7521
(402) 778-6800
(402) 778-6874



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William Derek Leight
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience20 Years
Location14040 Boystown Hospital Rd, Boys Town, Nebraska
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr William Derek Leight attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538389366
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/26/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/14/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991855348
  • Enrollment ID: I20090608000024

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William Derek Leight such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538389366NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 24966 (Nebraska)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NEHospital
Boys Town National Research HospitalOmaha, NEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Father Flanagans Boys Home963816540072

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Entity NameFather Flanagans Boys Home
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295821825
PECOS PAC ID: 9638165400
Enrollment ID: O20040426000622

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr William Derek Leight, MD
555 N 30th St,
Omaha, NE 68131-2136

Ph: (402) 498-6540
Dr William Derek Leight, MD
14040 Boystown Hospital Rd,
Boys Town, NE 68010-7521

Ph: (402) 778-6800

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Boys Town, NE

Dr. Elise C Allen, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 14040 Hospital Rd, Boys Town, NE 68010
Phone: 402-778-6800    Fax: 402-778-6874
Dr. David H Sjulin, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 14040 Hospital Rd, Boys Town, NE 68010
Phone: 402-778-6800    Fax: 402-778-6874
Dr. Jane M Emanuel, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 14040 Hospital Rd, Boys Town, NE 68010
Phone: 402-778-6800    Fax: 402-778-6874
Dr. David M. Chait, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 14040 Hospital Rd, Boys Town, NE 68010
Phone: 402-778-6800    Fax: 402-778-6874
Dr. Katherine A Prinz, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 14040 Hospital Rd, Boys Town, NE 68010
Phone: 402-778-6800    Fax: 402-778-6874

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