Leena Cherukuri, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Albuquerque, NM

Leena Cherukuri, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She graduated from medical school in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Presbyterian Healthcare Services and her current practice location is 3436 Isleta Blvd Sw, Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 462-7777.

Leena Cherukuri is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number MD 2008-0839) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1144369166.

Contact Information

Leena Cherukuri, MD
3436 Isleta Blvd Sw,
Albuquerque, NM 87105-5837
(505) 462-7777
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameLeena Cherukuri
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience18 Years
Location3436 Isleta Blvd Sw, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Leena Cherukuri graduated from medical school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144369166
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/06/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/03/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890848113
  • Enrollment ID: I20090804000814

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Leena Cherukuri such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144369166NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD 2008-0839 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Presbyterian HospitalAlbuquerque, NMHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Presbyterian Healthcare Services92340417081099

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NamePresbyterian Healthcare Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104802354
PECOS PAC ID: 9234041708
Enrollment ID: O20031103000603

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Entity NameDaiya Healthcare Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477027381
PECOS PAC ID: 6002158615
Enrollment ID: O20200903001256

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Leena Cherukuri is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Leena Cherukuri, MD
3436 Isleta Blvd Sw,
Albuquerque, NM 87105-5837

Ph: (505) 462-7777
Leena Cherukuri, MD
3436 Isleta Blvd Sw,
Albuquerque, NM 87105-5837

Ph: (505) 462-7777

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8300 Constitution Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87110
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Dr. Matias James Vega, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1217 1st St Nw, Albuquerque Health Care For The Homeless, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-242-4644    Fax: 505-242-3531
Bill Daugherty, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5901 Harper Dr Ne, Pmg Urgent Care, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: 505-823-8233    Fax: 505-823-8059
Mr. John A Bond, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4420 Irving Blvd Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Phone: 505-727-6300    Fax: 505-727-9588
Margaret Peggy Spencer, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1501 San Pedro Dr Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108
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Daniel L. Stulberg, MD
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Carrie A Irvin, PA-C
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Practice Location: 1524 Eubank Blvd Ne Ste 6, Albuquerque, NM 87112
Phone: 505-503-8806    Fax: 888-503-8511

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