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Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD

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(Steven Leichter, MD)

(2512 Ratings)

Specializes in: Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism, General Practice and Adult Endocrinology

University of Virginia School of Medicine (1970)

2425 Brookstone Centre Parkway
Columbus, GA 31904

(706) 322-1700

Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD is an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA specializing in endocrinology diabetes & metabolism, general practice and adult endocrinology. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1970 and has 56 years of experience. Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare, COLUMBUS AMBULATORY HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC and Piedmont Physicians Endocrinology Columbus.

Office Locations

2425 Brookstone Centre Parkway
Columbus, GA 31904

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In The News

“But a longtime endocrinologist based in Columbus, Dr. Steven Leichter, helped Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown become one of the first medical facilities in the country to administer a new...”—"A 15-year-old Columbus gymnast is one of first in world to receive new diabetes treatment", Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, May 2024

“Dr. Steven Leichter, a Piedmont Columbus Regional endocrinologist, treated Ella and his practice participated in the Tzield clinical trials.”—"Georgia teen among first to receive 'breakthrough' diabetes treatment", The Atlanta Journal-Constitution , May 2024

“My endocrinologist, Dr. Steven B. Leichter, gave me the backstory at a recent checkup.”—"Natalia Naman Temesgen: Let road trips spark bright ideas", Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, May 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

testosterone injections

In 2023, Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD performed more testosterone injections procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

blood glucose self-monitoring

finger stick glucose test

glucose monitoring

In 2023, Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD had a list price for blood glucose self-monitoring, finger stick glucose test, and glucose monitoring that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

In 2012, Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD had a list price for blood glucose tests, blood tests, diabetes management, and glucose tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2012 were hormone therapy, injections, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	262
diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	4065
hormone therapy	2623
hospital care	86
injections	2623
inpatient care	86
lab tests	262
minimally invasive procedures	50
minor procedures	50
musculoskeletal imaging	102
neck imaging	216
preventive care	262
ultrasound (sonogram)	229
vascular procedures	13
X-rays	102

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2013 were hormone therapy, injections, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	281
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	3837
hormone therapy	2941
hospital care	12
injections	2941
inpatient care	12
lab tests	281
minimally invasive procedures	42
minor procedures	42
musculoskeletal imaging	97
neck imaging	201
preventive care	281
ultrasound (sonogram)	213
vascular procedures	12
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	15
X-rays	97

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	427
Female	732

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	796
Black	327
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	516
From 75 to 84	316
85 and over	65
Less than 65	262

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	75
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2014 were hormone therapy, injections, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
diabetes management	344
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	4180
hormone therapy	1535
image guided procedures	24
injections	1535
lab tests	344
minimally invasive procedures	43
minor procedures	43
musculoskeletal imaging	73
neck imaging	194
preventive care	344
ultrasound (sonogram)	194
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	14
X-rays	73

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	428
Female	718

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	770
Black	347
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	518
From 75 to 84	309
85 and over	58
Less than 65	261

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	75
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2015 were hormone therapy, injections, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
diabetes management	320
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	3405
hormone therapy	180476
image guided procedures	26
injections	180476
lab tests	320
minimally invasive procedures	26
minor procedures	26
musculoskeletal imaging	79
neck imaging	264
preventive care	320
ultrasound (sonogram)	264
X-rays	79

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	804
Female	1340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1432
Black	642
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	982
From 75 to 84	578
85 and over	106
Less than 65	478

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	75
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	45
diabetes management	146
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	2576
image guided procedures	45
lab tests	146
minimally invasive procedures	45
minor procedures	45
musculoskeletal imaging	73
neck imaging	192
preventive care	146
ultrasound (sonogram)	211
vascular procedures	19
X-rays	73

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	331
Female	556

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	623
Black	234
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	441
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	53
Less than 65	165

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	72
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), preventive care, diabetes management and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	49
diabetes management	148
diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	2422
eye procedures	53
image guided procedures	49
lab tests	148
minimally invasive procedures	49
minor procedures	49
musculoskeletal imaging	26
neck imaging	138
preventive care	148
ultrasound (sonogram)	163
vascular procedures	25
X-rays	26

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	483

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	548
Black	202
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	55
Less than 65	141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	73
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2018 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	576
doctor visit	1735
eye procedures	33
hormone therapy	138584
injections	138584
lab tests	576
neck imaging	86
preventive care	109
ultrasound (sonogram)	86

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	410

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	462
Black	190
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	48
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	74
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2019 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	950
doctor visit	1566
hormone therapy	84661
injections	84661
lab tests	950
neck imaging	11
preventive care	142
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	138
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	37
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	72
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2020 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	676
doctor visit	1411
hormone therapy	54570
injections	54570
lab tests	717
preventive care	66

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	116
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	30
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	70
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2021 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	681
doctor visit	1494
hormone therapy	54560
injections	54560
lab tests	681
preventive care	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	303
Black	134
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	32
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	71
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA during 2022 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	695
doctor visit	1304
hormone therapy	35460
injections	35460
lab tests	695
preventive care	122

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	109
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	38
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	69
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Columbus, GA were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and diabetes management.

aspiration	36
diabetes management	461
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	2545
eye procedures	43
hormone therapy	61712
hospital care	49
image guided procedures	36
injections	61712
inpatient care	49
lab tests	465
minimally invasive procedures	42
minor procedures	42
musculoskeletal imaging	75
neck imaging	162
preventive care	178
ultrasound (sonogram)	171
vascular procedures	17
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	14
X-rays	75

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	486

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	221
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	541
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	215
85 and over	47
Less than 65	157
65 to 74	370

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	66
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1970. He completed residency at Michael Reese Hospital & Med. Ctr.. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (1970)

Residency: Michael Reese Hospital & Med. Ctr. (1972)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Piedmont Healthcare

COLUMBUS AMBULATORY HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC

Piedmont Physicians Endocrinology Columbus

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. Steven B. Leichter, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare Advantage, Wellcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange, Aetna, Medicare, CareSource Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, BCBS, Anthem, Beech Street, PHCS/MultiPlan, Kaiser Medicare Advantage, LifeWell (HealthScope), Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select), Sonder, Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners, Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign), Peach State, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A), Tricare Select, CareSource, Ambetter (including Core & Select), Georgia Health Advantage, Tricare Prime (referral required), CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only) and TRICARE.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Wellcare

United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange

Aetna

Medicare

CareSource Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

BCBS

Anthem

Beech Street

PHCS/MultiPlan

Kaiser Medicare Advantage

LifeWell (HealthScope)

Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)

Sonder

Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners

Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)

Peach State

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)

Tricare Select

CareSource

Ambetter (including Core & Select)

Georgia Health Advantage

Tricare Prime (referral required)

CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)

TRICARE

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 2512 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbus, GA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.	$46,473 t-slim insulin pump $39,955	t:slim X2 insulin pump $5,900	t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ $619
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$35,969 INVOKANA $35,818	INVOKAMET $54	meters $42	XARELTO $19	Blood Glucose Meters $16	Other $20
Animas Corporation	$28,647 Pumps $26,230	Other NA $1,890	OneTouch $295	One Touch Ping $232
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$26,745 JANUMET XR $14,158	ZEMURON $7,626	JANUVIA $2,279	LIPTRUZET $2,025	NON-PRODUCT $289	Other $368
Lilly USA, LLC	$23,837 BASAGLAR $16,314	TRULICITY $830	FORTEO $291	JARDIANCE $171	LYUMJEV $145	Other $6,087
Other	$62,111 TOUJEO $9,079	SOLIQUA $8,294	Omnipod $7,992	INVOKANA $5,331	FORTESTA $2,627	Other $28,787

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$116,317
Consulting Fee	$41,142
Travel and Lodging	$34,640
Food and Beverage	$30,198
Education	$1,442
Other	$41

Research Payments

Dr. Steven B. Leichter, MD has received 1364 research payments totaling $2,468,045.

Biography

Dr. Steven Leichter is a specialist in general practice and adult endocrinology in Columbus, GA. He has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. He appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue California, Viant, and more. After attending the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Dr. Leichter completed his residency training at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Michael Reese Hospital. He is professionally affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare. His practice in Columbus, GA is open to new patients as reported by Piedmont Healthcare.