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Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD

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(Aaron Leininger, MD)

(21 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and General Practice

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Professional interests include: concussion

166 Springbrook Avenue Suite 101
Clayton, NC 27520

(919) 550-3430

Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Clayton, NC specializing in sports medicine and general practice. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD is affiliated with UNC Health and UNC Health Medical Group UNC Health Johnston.

Office Locations

166 Springbrook Avenue Suite 101
Clayton, NC 27520

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD in 2023

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Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2012, Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD performed more injections, major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	100

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD in 2013

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Clayton, NC during 2014 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	154
preventive care	14
vaccines	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD in 2014

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Clayton, NC during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	186
doctor visit	472
injections	186
musculoskeletal imaging	33
X-rays	33

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	46
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Clayton, NC during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	349
doctor visit	669
injections	349
musculoskeletal imaging	28
rehabilitation	13
X-rays	28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	23
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Clayton, NC during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	419
doctor visit	704
injections	419
musculoskeletal imaging	64
X-rays	64

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	25
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Clayton, NC during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	269
doctor visit	475
injections	269
musculoskeletal imaging	35
X-rays	35

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	21
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Clayton, NC during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	247
doctor visit	399
injections	247
musculoskeletal imaging	29
X-rays	29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	13
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Clayton, NC during 2020 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	211
doctor visit	250
injections	236
musculoskeletal imaging	23
X-rays	23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	12
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Clayton, NC during 2021 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	245
doctor visit	358
injections	273
musculoskeletal imaging	14
X-rays	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	15
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Clayton, NC during 2022 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	178
doctor visit	267
injections	201
musculoskeletal imaging	24
X-rays	24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	18
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Clayton, NC were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	263
doctor visit	354
injections	272
musculoskeletal imaging	31
preventive care	14
rehabilitation	13
vaccines	14
X-rays	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	164
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	54
85 and over	15
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	96

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. He completed residency at Moses Cone Health System. He is certified by the Family Medicine, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Residency: Moses Cone Health System

Board Certification: Family Medicine, Board Certified (2009)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC Health Medical Group UNC Health Johnston

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), MedCost, UnitedHealthcare, Carolina Complete Health, Liberty Advantage, Contigo Health, Veterans Affairs, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

AmeriHealth Caritas

Aetna

Humana

Cigna

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

MedCost

UnitedHealthcare

Carolina Complete Health

Liberty Advantage

Contigo Health

Veterans Affairs

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicaid

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

CHAMPVA

Centene

Group Health Plan (GHP)

MedCost PPO

FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans

North Carolina State Health Plan

Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health)

BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network)

FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct

Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026)

Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2)

BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN))

Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)

Meritain Health, an Aetna Company

Longevity Health Plan I-SNP

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 21 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Clayton, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
COMSORT, Inc	$125 GRASTEK $125
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.	$84 INGREZZA $68	ONGENTYS $15
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$83 EUFLEXXA $83
Lilly USA, LLC	$48 REYVOW $19	FORTEO $17	GLYXAMBI $12
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$32 XARELTO $17	INVOKANA $15
Other	$253 TFN ADVANCED $27	CMF OL1000 $23	Dhivy $21	VYVGART HYTRULO $21	Quatro Link $20	Other $142

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$489
Consulting Fee	$125
Education	$10

Biography

Dr. Aaron Leininger is a general practice and sports medicine specialist in Clayton, NC. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He is especially interested in concussion. Dr. Leininger is professionally affiliated with UNC Health. Dr. Leininger most likely takes UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. He has an open panel in Clayton, NC according to UNC Health. He obtained his medical school training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and performed his residency at Moses Cone Health System.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD in 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Parkin Leininger, MD From 2012 - 2022

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