Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

John Charles Leighton Jr., MD

Individual provider Hematology & Oncology Physician · NPI 1861461162

John Charles Leighton Jr., MD is a Hematology/Oncology in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1989, 37 years ago. Practices with Einstein Practice Plan Inc, a 764-clinician group, accepts Medicare assignment and offers telehealth. Licensed in Pennsylvania.

Years since qualifying
37
Trained at
Temple University School of Medicine
Licensed in
PA
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

5501 Old York Road Braemer Bldg 2ND Fl
Philadelphia, PA 19141
Phone: (215) 456-3880
Fax: (215) 456-3437
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Specialties & licences

Hematology & Oncology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207RH0003X · Licence MD045885L (PA)

Record details

NPI number1861461162
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedMarch 17, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMarch 14, 2023
Certification dateMarch 14, 2023

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyHEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY
Medical schoolTEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1989 (37 years in practice)
Group practice Einstein Practice Plan Inc — 764 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
TelehealthOffers telehealth services

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