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Dermatology · Dermatology

Laurel A. Leithauser

MD · Dermatology · Wayne State University School Of Medicine
5199 N ROYAL DR
Traverse City, MI 49684
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 17 Years Practicing
1.2K
Medicare Patients / yr
23
Procedures Billed
17
Years Practicing
1
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Leithauser

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Michigan, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Leithauser is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 49684, MI — the Dermatology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Leithauser Does

Dr. Leithauser served 1,211 Medicare patients across 1,790 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Dermatology in Michigan (1,385 patients across 307 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)36862
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)169124
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)166132
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)13399
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)125101

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Leithauser billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Leithauser is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Munson Medical Center

Traverse City, MI
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Leithauser practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Leithauser offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 5199 N ROYAL DR, Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone: 231486023012

Area Safety Grade

B-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

23 min

Average commute time in this zip · 79% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

31.9715

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Dermatology Doctors near 49684, MI

If Dr. Leithauser isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest dermatology doctors near 49684, MI:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Raymond J. DeanDermatology1.9K1.5 mi
Jeffrey J. KellyDermatology2.2K1.5 mi
Joan M. Griner LichtDermatology1.0K1.5 mi
Anthony C. VanvreedeDermatology2.2K1.5 mi
Maria C. CarrollDermatology1.2K4.7 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Leithauser takes three steps:

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Laurel A. Leithauser: Common Questions

Does Dr. Leithauser accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Leithauser is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Leithauser depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 49684, MI →
Where is Dr. Leithauser's office?
Dr. Leithauser practices at 5199 N ROYAL DR, Traverse City, MI 49684. Phone: 231486023012.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Leithauser accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at 231486023012 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 49684, MI to see available options.
Does Dr. Leithauser offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Leithauser as offering telehealth. Call the office at 231486023012 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Leithauser?
Dr. Leithauser graduated in 2009 and has been practicing for approximately 17 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Leithauser treated 1,211 Medicare patients across 23 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Leithauser is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at 231486023012 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology → • Privacy policy

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